Patna: Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (Buidco) has set up a dedicated 24×7 control room at its headquarters for real-time monitoring of waterlogging and quick response across Patna and adjoining urban areas.The special monsoon control room has been established on the directions of Buidco managing director Animesh Kumar Parashar. A dedicated team will operate in three shifts to ensure prompt action on waterlogging and drainage-related issues. The facility will continuously monitor drainage pumping stations, temporary pumping units and other critical locations to detect faults and coordinate immediate corrective measures.“The control room has been designed to provide live surveillance of pumping stations and strengthen the city’s flood management system during heavy rainfall. It will work in close coordination with the Patna Municipal Corporation’s control room to resolve waterlogging complaints swiftly,” the MD said.Parashar said each shift will be headed by a designated officer or deputy project director, supported by data entry operators responsible for collecting and updating field reports. The control room will receive status reports every 24 hours from all pumping stations, including details on operational pumps, breakdowns, power supply, diesel availability, water levels at sump houses, staff deployment and rainfall recorded over the previous day.He has directed officials to obtain hourly monitoring reports from sump houses to enable immediate emergency response in case of a sudden rise in water levels. The continuous monitoring mechanism aims to prevent disruptions and keep drainage systems fully functional during the monsoon, Parashar said.Officials added that residents have been urged to report severe waterlogging or related emergencies through the district control room and municipal helpline numbers.
