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Waterlogging woes: BMC commissioner visits sites, asks officials to expedite works

The New Indian Express Sambalpur

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August 08, 2025

WITH many low-lying areas in the capital city grappling with severe waterlogging during rains, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a fresh drive to address this concern at the ward level.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Bhubaneswar

As part of the drive, BMC commissioner Chanchal Rana on Thursday visited the waterlogged areas of Panchasakha Nagar in ward no 64, and had an interaction with the community members to find a permanent solution to the long-standing issue.

Officials of Watco and other line departments were also present with the commissioner.

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