5, 7 and 9 from tomorrow to ensure a waterlogging free monsoon. The civic body today decided on the course of action with the monsoon having reached the Andaman islands three days ahead of schedule. The cleaning work will continue till October as the monsoon remain active almost till the end of September," said mayor Ananta Narayan Jena. "De-silting and cleaning of major drainage channels have become a necessity for the efficient management of the city's drainage system. The absence of a storm water drainage system also contributes to the problems.

Source: The Telegraph May 16, 2017 21:33 UTC