(BSS) - Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz has said that water-logging in the city has reduced significantly this year due to specific measures taken by the government which includes identification of problem areas and improvement of the city`s overall drainage system.

Speaking at a press conference titled "DNCC`s Initiatives and Action Plan to Resolve Water-logging in Dhaka" held at the Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan this afternoon, Azaz said, "Despite record rainfall this year, water-logging in major roads has been minimized due to our sincere efforts in identifying vulnerable spots, digging 96 kilometers of canals and cleaning 220 kilometers of drains during the last six months."

The DNCC Administrator also highlighted the challenges in resolving water-logging problems in areas near the airport, as ongoing development projects have damaged the reservoirs in the area.

"A permanent solution cannot be ensured, until these projects are completed and the reservoirs are restored. For now, we have provided temporary solutions to mitigate the issue in the affected areas," he said.

For long-term relief, he announced a comprehensive action plan involving coordination between the Engineering Department, Drainage Circle, and Waste Management Department.

Canal excavation, drainage construction and the creation of new drainage routes in areas such as Dhanmondi, Nakhalpara, Kazipara-Sheorapara, Mirpur, Kalshi and the airport vicinity are going on, he said.

In particular, work is being carried out for re-excavation of the Kalyanpur, Bogar Ma, Paris and Kasaibari canals, he added.