Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday said that the Storm Water Drainage Scheme at Tawheedabad, Humhama is progressing at a steady and accelerated pace to address the area's longstanding drainage issues.

In an official statement, the SMC rebutted a news item published in a local English daily on 12th August 2025 regarding the drainage work, terming it "baseless and without merit."

According to the SMC, around 80% of the drainage works within the colonies have been completed, including the construction and installation of the wet well sump and screen chamber.

It further said that the road macadamisation plan for the colony has been formally approved and, once executed, will significantly improve road con...