Frequent inundation of low-lying areas in Mysuru abutting Lingambudhi lake and a few other areas came up for discussion in the flood damage assessment meeting held here on Monday.
MLA G.T. Deve Gowda said that in the past, the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) had created sites on storm-water drains or Raja Kaluves most of which are encroached upon and unless a solution was found to divert natural flow of water, flooding would be a recurring issue in Mysuru.
He said many discussions have been held in the past with regard to storm-water drain encroachment and suggested the constitution of an expert committee to come out with feasible solutions or action plans lest people in low-lying areas and areas abutting various lakes and other water bodies continue to suffer.
