The civic administration however stated that around 44 per cent desilting work of river and major nullahs have been completed by the end of April. Around 49 per cent desilting work of Mithi River is completed and 41 per cent of major nullah in city areas are completed too. Similarly, the desilting work is completed in 51 per cent in the eastern suburb and 37 per cent in the western suburb. The length of minor nullah in the city area is 40.73 km and only 18 per cent desilting work was completed till April 30. Similarly, the eastern suburb and western suburb have 19 per cent and 21 per cent desilting work is completed till April 30.

Source: dna May 05, 2019 00:33 UTC