VIJAYAWADA: In order to find a permanent solution to the problem of flooding and submersion, the state government will launch ‘Operation Budameru‘Shortly after returning to normal Vijayawada. chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Hints of “Hydra”-like legislation to eliminate encroachments on creeks. After the recent continuous rainy weather, Budameru Flooding inundated 40% of the city, affecting approximately 250,000 households for more than a week.
The HYDRAA legislation enacted in Telangana has been demolishing illegal structures at full water levels in Hyderabad lakes.
Survey will be conducted along Budameru: CM
Naidu Said that thousands of people are suffering due to the selfish encroachment of a few on Budameru. He said besides the negligence of the previous government in abandoning modernization projects to improve drainage capacity, erosion in the city and downstream from Vijayawada to Kolleru also led to floods.
Naidu said a comprehensive survey will be carried out along Budameru till the destination. He said this should be the last flood in Vijayawada and the state government would take all measures to ensure that this situation does not happen again. “The state government will take strict action against encroachers. Strict legislation will be framed to remove encroachments from creeks,” he said.
In addition to clearing erosion, Operation Budameru will also focus on alternative solutions to improve discharge capacity during flash flooding and heavy cloud conditions. Enhance the flood discharge capacity of water diversion channels and build 20 reservoirs TMC Expand capacity downstream of the Pulicintala project and launch a cleanup operation to remove the fish tanks at Kolleru. Expanding or restoring the contours of Koleru is part of the Budameru action agenda, sources said.
Budameru is a small stream that suffered unprecedented flooding on September 1, causing 16 breaches in its embankments and causing flash floods in the city. The creek’s flow is estimated to be about 70,000 cubic feet per second, while its discharge is 14,500 cubic feet per second. The state government is also considering strengthening embankments by building retaining walls in vulnerable areas and cities to ensure water does not overflow from them.
