The Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) on Friday deployed drainage machinery and personnel across Patna to address waterlogging following early morning rainfall. Officials described the exercise as a pre-monsoon trial run to ensure preparedness for the upcoming rainy season.
24x7 Alert at Pumping Stations
All 91 drainage pumping stations — comprising 56 permanent and 35 temporary facilities — were placed on round-the-clock alert. A total of 364 high-capacity pumps, including 265 electric and 99 diesel units, were operated to facilitate water clearance. Additionally, eight newly constructed pumping stations were kept on standby to handle any emergencies.
Zonal Deployment and Monitoring
Nodal officers were deployed across eight municipal zones: Azimabad, Kankarbagh, Patna City, Patna Eastern, Patliputra, New Capital, Patna Western, and Bankipore. Their responsibilities included clearing rainwater and overseeing pump operations on an hourly basis. Real-time updates, complete with geo-tagged photographs, were shared with the central monitoring team to track progress.
Officials reported that any technical glitches detected during the operation were promptly addressed by mechanical division teams, ensuring minimal disruption to the trial run.
Supervision and Directives
The exercise was supervised by chief general manager Rama Shankar Prasad, general manager Surendra Kumar Mehta, and project director Ashok Kumar. Managing director Animesh Kumar Parashar directed all teams to remain on high alert throughout the monsoon season, warning that any negligence would invite disciplinary action. He added that weekly inspection reports are being reviewed by senior officials to ensure operational readiness.
