Patna: Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (Buidco) has constituted dedicated teams to ensure rapid drainage of rainwater across Patna, Danapur, Phulwarisharif, Khagaul and adjoining urban areas during the monsoon season.Buidco managing director Animesh Kumar Parashar asked officials to maintain strict accountability and issued detailed guidelines for effective monsoon management.“All permanent and temporary drainage pumping stations have been fully serviced, with repairs of motors, pumps and transformers completed. A full trial run of the entire system is scheduled for May 30 to confirm complete operational readiness,” Parashar said.Officials from project directors to junior engineers have been deployed at every pumping station. During the monsoon, engineers will remain stationed on-site under a camp arrangement, maintain daily logbooks and closely monitor diesel stocks. The responsibility has also been brought under disaster management protocols.Parashar said emergency backup arrangements had been strengthened. In case of power failure, DG sets and diesel engine-operated pumps would be activated immediately. Adequate stocks of tools, diesel, batteries and grease have been stored, along with alternative lighting arrangements at critical points.Buidco has also coordinated with Patna Municipal Corporation, Danapur, Phulwarisharif and Khagaul civic bodies, besides PESU, to ensure regular drain cleaning and waste removal around pumping stations.“Strict action will be recommended against any official found negligent during the monsoon period, which will continue till Oct,” Parashar said.
