Mangalore, June 3, 2013 : Mangalore South MLA JR Lobo on June 2, Sunday visited several places in Pumpwell, Ujjodi, Mangaladevi, Morgansgate which were suffering due to artificial floods in the wake of heavy downpour.
The MLA took serious cognizance of the drainage problems in Pumpwell, Ujjodi and also visited two houses, the walls of which have collapsed. Lobo also blamed some buildings for the artificial floods and said the MCC authorities have been directed to clear the side drains and the mess created by the builders.
Corporators Praveenchandra Alva, Asha Gretta D’Silva, Rathikala, Congress leaders TK Sudhir, Naveen Lobo and others were present.