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GVMC Chief Instructs Officials to Focus on Garbage-Clogged Drains

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September 10, 2025

Ketan Garg Outlines Measures to Clear the Blockages Caused by Recent Heavy Rain in the City

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Visakhapatnam

Following continuous rainfall in the city, which has led to the accumulation of garbage in drains and canals, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has instructed officials to clear the waste on a war footing.

Ketan Garg on Tuesday conducted a field inspection, accompanied by officials, at the main drain near Krishna Mandiram in Isukathota of Zone III.

He observed blockages caused by the accumulation of garbage, which had begun to obstruct the flow of water and affect the adjacent main road.

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