Roads and streets were flooded, due to which normal life was completely disrupted. Amidst these dire circumstances, the system of draining water from the city got an even bigger setback when the sewerage employees who were on strike cut off the power supply of the motors of the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) Center located on Bajakhana Road. Due to this move, the drainage of the city came to a complete halt, causing flood-like conditions in the low-lying areas.
Sewerage Board official confirmed, people angry
Sewerage Board XEN Sukhwinder Singh Dhaliwal confirmed this incident. He said that the employees deliberately switched off the power of the motors, due to which rainwater started accumulating inside the city. The city residents expressed deep anger over this. He said that due to the arbitrariness of some people and mutual disputes, the entire city is facing this disaster. People demanded immediate action from the administration and raised the question whether the entire city would be allowed to submerge in water due to the stubbornness of some people? Water entered houses and shops in various parts of the city. People going to work in the morning and school children faced huge difficulties as the roads were completely submerged. Traffic came to a complete standstill, and many vehicles got stuck in the middle of the roads.
DC’s quick action on Punjab Kesari’s news
As soon as ‘Punjab Kesari’ informed about this serious situation through social media, Barnala Deputy Commissioner Mr. T. Benith immediately took cognizance of it. Understanding the gravity of the situation, he came into action mode without any delay. He immediately called an emergency meeting of the concerned officials, in which representatives of the sewerage employees who were on strike were also called. The main objective of this meeting was to find a solution to the problem and restore the drainage system in the city immediately.
Supply of motors started with generator at STP
Deputy Commissioner Mr. T Benith did not limit himself to calling a meeting, but he also ensured prompt action on the spot. He immediately started the motors with the help of generator at the STP center. With this step, the work of water drainage started again, which brought great relief to the people. The Deputy Commissioner himself informed about this action on social media and said that every possible effort is being made to normalize the situation in the city. This incident has once again exposed the weaknesses of the city’s drainage system. People say that the administration should find a permanent solution to this problem that occurs every year. They hope that after the steps taken by the Deputy Commissioner this time, such a situation will not arise in the future. The administration has also said that they are constantly monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps to ensure proper drainage of water in the city.
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