Mohali, Sept. 10 -- Following heavy rainfall that led to waterlogging in residential areas of Phase 11, Mohali mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu has initiated a sewerage and drainage cleaning drive using government machines along with trolleys arranged by the Sidhu Foundation. The foundation has also deployed its private labour force to speed up the repair work.

During his visit to inspect the ongoing work, the mayor said that water had entered several houses due to excessive rainfall. "On inspection, it was found that the street and road drains were choked. A large-scale cleaning drive has now been launched to prevent residents from facing similar hardships in the event of future downpours," he added.

Sidhu highlighted that plastic bags were b...