A 1.5km Protection Wall to Be Built Along Irai Riverbank in Chandrapur Residents of Rahmat Nagar in Chandrapur city have long demanded a flood mitigation measure to protect their low-lying neighborhoods from recurring monsoon flooding. A 1.5-kilometer retaining wall is set to be constructed along the Irai riverbank, a project initiated by former minister and MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar. The initiative follows years of appeals from local residents, who have repeatedly highlighted the risks of erosion and rising water levels during heavy rains. Mungantiwar, accompanied by civic officials and engineers, conducted a ground inspection of the vulnerable river stretch between Ram Setu and Chaurala Bridge. During the visit, he directed authorities to finalize the project’s design, including earth-filling work in vulnerable areas, and prepare a comprehensive proposal through the Disaster Management Department. The wall is intended as a long-term solution to safeguard densely populated areas along the city-side riverbank. The project’s funding will be secured once the proposal is finalized, Mungantiwar assured. Key officials present during the inspection included Mayor Sangeeta Khandekar, Deputy Mayor Prashant Danav, Standing Committee Chairperson Mansvi Gire, corporators Rahul Pawde, Azhar Sheikh, Ravi Lonkar, Prajwalant Kadu, and local residents. Azhar Sheikh, an AIMIM corporator, had previously pursued the matter with Mungantiwar, coordinating efforts to push for a permanent solution. The retaining wall is expected to significantly reduce flood risks for Rahmat Nagar, a locality frequently affected by monsoon inundation. The project underscores the growing emphasis on infrastructure development to combat climate-related challenges in urban areas.#aimim #sudhir_mungantiwar #rahmat_nagar #chandrapur_city #rai_river
