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Dera Bassi’s Multi‑Crore Drainage Project Still Dilapidated
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:36 AM
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Despite spending several crores on new drainage infrastructure, Dera Bassi in Mohali district continues to face a deteriorating drainage system, officials say.
The municipal authorities in Dera Bassi have allocated multiple crores of public funds to upgrade the town’s drainage network. The work, completed earlier this year, was intended to eliminate chronic water‑logging during monsoon rains.
However, residents across the town report that the newly built channels are already showing signs of neglect, with clogged sections and broken culverts causing frequent flooding in low‑lying areas. Local officials acknowledge the problem but have not provided a timeline for remedial action.
The situation has prompted calls for a fresh audit of the project’s execution and for immediate maintenance work to restore the system’s functionality, as the community fears further damage during the upcoming rainy season.
However, residents across the town report that the newly built channels are already showing signs of neglect, with clogged sections and broken culverts causing frequent flooding in low‑lying areas. Local officials acknowledge the problem but have not provided a timeline for remedial action.
The situation has prompted calls for a fresh audit of the project’s execution and for immediate maintenance work to restore the system’s functionality, as the community fears further damage during the upcoming rainy season.