PMC’s construction of retaining walls in flood-prone spots on the slow track, despite monsoon around the corner | Pune News

Flooding in Ektanagari in 2024 Pune: The construction of retaining walls at flood-prone spots ahead of rainy season, in an effort by the civic body to prevent waterlogging, has progressed at a snail’s pace, after an announcement in this regard was made three years ago.Out of 10 planned locations for Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) flood-protection…

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Gabion walls to shield Ranganathittu islands from erosion | Mysuru News

Mandya: Authorities at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Mandya district have begun constructing eco-friendly gabion structures to protect vulnerable river islands from flood-induced erosion.The sanctuary, on the Cauvery River, has 25 islands that serve as key nesting and breeding grounds for resident and migratory birds. In the first phase, five of the most flood-prone islands are…

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