Mysore/Mysuru, July 16 -- MCC clears silt from stormwater drains to ensure smooth rainwater flow

Overflowing manholes have become a frequent sight across Mysuru city, as many residents continue to illegally connect rainwater from rooftops and wastewater from bathrooms and kitchens directly into the Underground Drainage (UGD) system, despite clear guidelines from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC).

MCC officials say that UGD network is not designed to handle volume of stormwater being fed into it. During inspections of overflowing manholes, it is often found that residents have diverted roof drain pipes into UGD lines instead of channelling rainwater into roadside stormwater drains.

The issue was prominently discussed at the recent month...