Mysuru, May 21 -- In the wake of intermittent rainfall with weatherman forecasting early arrival of monsoon this year, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is leaving no stone unturned to gear up to face the situation effectively.

As a precaution, the works are underway to desilt storm water drains and remove the weeds and shrubs to facilitate the free flow of rain water. Similar plans will be extended to residential areas, where storm water drains will be cleaned and the tree branches in precarious conditions shall be removed.

Several teams have been formed and entrusted with responsibility to clear the trees that uproot due to heavy wind and restore the electricity lines that are damaged due to rain.

MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif tol...