Coimbatore gets ready to face monsoon

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Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) has placed pumps and backup generators astatine underpasses prone to waterlogging and readied exigency effect teams arsenic portion of its southwest monsoon preparations.

Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja connected Wednesday (June 10) said much tree-cutting machines and unit were deployed crossed the metropolis to region fallen trees and branches from roads. Officials would stay alert and respond to complaints from the public, helium said.

At Lanka Corner underpass, 2 pumps with capacities of 21 HP and 20 HP were placed. At Uppilipalayam flyover underpass, 5 pumps ranging from 12.5 HP to 30 HP were installed. A backup generator was besides stationed there. At the underpass adjacent Kikani School, 3 pumps with capacities of 28 HP, 20 HP and 7.5 HP were placed.

At Kaleeswara Mill underpass, 3 centrifugal pumps — a 36-HP pump and 2 21-HP — were stationed on with a backup generator. Additional pumps were connected standby.

The nationalist tin study monsoon-related grievances done the Corporation’s WhatsApp helpline number, 81900 00200. Complaints tin besides beryllium lodged done the zonal power country numbers: North Zone – 89259 75980, West Zone – 89259 75981, Central Zone – 89259 75982, South Zone – 90430 66114 and East Zone – 89258 40945.

Published - June 10, 2026 07:31 p.m. IST

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