Ludhiana, June 30 -- The municipal corporation (MC) has intensified desilting operations across the city ahead of the monsoon, with commissioner Ojasvi Alankar directing officials to ensure continuous cleaning of Buddha Nullah and major internal drains to prevent waterlogging during the rainy season.

The drive covers Buddha Nullah as well as key internal drains, including the Barewal drain, Dhoka Mohalla drain and the Domoria Bridge drain passing through Bhadaur House, Shahi Mohalla and Kundanpuri. While open drains are being desilted using poclain machines and other heavy equipment, covered drains, including the Shivaji Nagar drain, are being cleaned with super suction machines.

Officials said the pre-monsoon desilting exercise is near...