Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 1 –
Haryana cabinet minister Anil Vij said that work has begun to strengthen the Tangri River dam (Ambala) towards Rampur-Sarseheri in order to prevent the river water from entering the city.
Vij said this while laying the foundation stone for the project to raise and reinforce the Tangri River dam (embankment) from Rampur-Sarseheri to Jagadhari Road in Ambala. The project is being carried out at a cost of Rs. 2.67 crore.
He said that in the past, there was significant damage in areas like Rampur-Sarseheri due to river water. Initially, a temporary kutcha dam was constructed, but now it is being strengthened with stone pitching and soil. In addition, a permanent dam will be built from Jagadhari Road to Chandpura to further protect the area.
The minister further said that a plan has been developed to deepen the bed of the Tangri River in the future, which will help prevent water entering areas like Kardahan, Naggal, Prabhu Prem Puram, and other nearby colonies. As the approval is being received, work is being done on the plans.