India, July 14 -- The district enforcement authority on Monday said it will remove encroachments and illegal constructions on government land in urban villages, with a special focus on properties blocking natural storm water drains -- a key factor behind waterlogging in nearby residential colonies.

Officials said the encroachment of drains and municipal land has obstructed the natural flow of rainwater, forcing excess water into colonies instead of allowing it to drain into the network. To address this, the department has decided to map and demarcate the exact boundaries of these natural drains before initiating demolition drives.

"Our team visited Nathupur village last week and informed residents that illegal structures on drain land a...