Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) has identified 75 places in Chittagong city as obstructions to rainwater drainage including WASA, gas and T&T utility pipes passing through canals and drains.

Last Monday, CDA Chairman Mohammad Yunus handed over a list of these 75 places to the managing director of Chittagong WASA. Meanwhile, the CDA chairman requested the WASA authorities to take quick action regarding the pipes installed in these places.

CDA is implementing the mega project to solve the waterlogging of Chittagong city. Army’s 34 Construction Engineering Brigade is working on the project. Under this project, CDA is working on eviction of illegal structures from 36 canals of the city, excavation of canals, construction of boundary wall, construction of walkways along canals.

CDA chairman Mohammad Yunus said, “Although there is no water in the canals, the water is flowing in the city. But if this water goes to canals through drains and canals, there is no flooding in the city. Searching for the reasons for the non-discharge of water through drains and drains, it was found that there were two to maximum four thick pipe lines under each bridge and culvert. Along with all this, the water drainage path has been almost completely blocked due to the accumulation of sediment and waste.

He said, “A list was prepared and handed over to the WASA managing director’s office on Monday.” Removal of the waste and silt layer around the water pipe is expected to create dynamics in the water flow.

On Tuesday in field visit investigation , it was seen that the dirt floating in the drains and gas line pipes had accumulated, obstructing the flow of water and the place was sinking.

On Monday, various areas of city were inundated by heavy rains under the influence of Cyclone Rimal. Water receded from most of the main roads during the night, but some low-lying areas remained waterlogged.