Construction of 1.5km Retaining Wall Along Irai Riverbank in Chandrapur to Prevent Flooding
1.5km protection wall to be built along Irai riverbank in Chandrapur
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A 1.5km retaining wall will be constructed along the Irai riverbank in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, to protect low-lying areas from flooding. This initiative, led by former minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, aims to address long-standing concerns from residents of Rahmat Nagar regarding flood threats during monsoon.
- 01The retaining wall will span 1.5km along the Irai riverbank in Chandrapur, Maharashtra.
- 02The project was initiated by Sudhir Mungantiwar, a former minister and MLA, following inspections of vulnerable areas.
- 03Residents of Rahmat Nagar have been advocating for a retaining wall for years due to frequent flooding.
- 04The project will include earth-filling work in vulnerable areas as part of the flood-control measures.
- 05Funding for the project will be secured once the proposal is finalized by the Disaster Management Department.
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In Chandrapur, Maharashtra, a 1.5km retaining wall is set to be constructed along the Irai riverbank to protect low-lying localities from recurrent flooding during the monsoon season. This initiative comes in response to persistent demands from residents of Rahmat Nagar, who have faced severe flood threats for years. Former minister and MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar led an inspection of the river stretch from Ram Setu to Chaurala Bridge, accompanied by civic officials and engineers, to address these concerns. Mungantiwar directed officials to prepare a detailed project estimate and finalize the wall's alignment and scope. The initiative will also incorporate earth-filling work in vulnerable areas. Mungantiwar assured that funding for the cement concrete wall and related flood-control works would be provided once the proposal is approved. Local leaders and residents participated in the inspection, emphasizing the project's importance for community safety.
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The construction of the retaining wall is expected to significantly reduce the risk of flooding for residents of Rahmat Nagar and other low-lying areas along the Irai river.
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