Structural Measures

  • Conservation of wetlands in urban areas like lakes, ponds, streams.
  • Construction of differential slope along sidewalks, roads to drain excess water into reservoirs.
  • Strengthening of Storm water drainage system.
  • Pre-monsoon desilting of all major drains to be completed by March 31 each year.
  • Every building in an urban area must have rainwater harvesting as an integral component of the building utility.
  • Concept of Rain Gardens to be incorporated in planning for public parks and on-site storm water management for larger colonies and sites those are to be developed.
  • Suitable interventions in the drainage system like traps, trash racks can be provided to reduce the amount of solid waste going into the storm sewers.