The city Corporation on Saturday conducted a review of the progress of pre-monsoon cleaning activities which had begun a few weeks back. A total of 1,117 works were identified to be carried out across the hundred wards. Out of this, 216 works have been completed, while 466 works are progressing. The civic body has allocated ₹50 lakh to various health inspectors for urgent measures, including pruning of tree branches, and works to be carried out in areas where waterlogging usually occurs.
The minor irrigation division has completed a ₹1-crore project for the renovation of the Gangayar canal. The major irrigation department has completed 90% of the work of Kariyilathodu and 40% of work of Kuriyathi canal. The Smart City wing has carried out clean-up activities in 13 roads under it. Work is progressing in 13 others. Works estimated at ₹70 lakh, taken up by the Kerala Water Authority, are progressing.
