The State government is contemplating the construction of a retaining wall along the Budameru Diversion Channel (BDC) to avert flooding in Vijayawada, similar to the existing Krishna River Retaining Wall. This proposed retaining wall is seen as a permanent solution to the Budameru flood problem.
During a visit to Indira Naik Nagar in Vijayawada, which was inundated by the Budameru Rivulet, Minister Narayana, accompanied by MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, announced the plan on Sunday. The ministers also inspected flood-affected areas including New RR Peta, Ajith Singh Nagar, and Payakapuram, and reviewed the distribution of essential supplies to victims.
Minister Narayana reassured residents that, following the successful repair of the three breaches in the Budameru Diversion Channel, the city would be protected from future flooding. He urged the public not to be concerned about the Budameru flood and stated that the government would accelerate sanitation efforts across the city.
He further noted that the construction of the Krishna River retaining wall had effectively safeguarded the Krishna Lanka area from floods. Similarly, the government is considering a retaining wall for the Budameru Rivulet within city limits to prevent future floods.
Additionally, the Minister for BC Welfare, Economically Weaker Sections Welfare, and Handlooms and Textiles, S. Savitha, visited the flood-affected areas in Old Rajarajeswari and met with the victims. She assured that the government would provide food, milk, and drinking water and that street and house cleaning in the city would be prioritised.
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