HUBBALLI: Utilizing the time during lockdown, HDMC authorities have expedited civic works, mainly nala cleaning, ahead of the rainy season. They have also resumed other works including construction of open drains and catching of stray dogs in the twin cities.
The health department has started nala cleaning drive on a war footing on all major roads using JCBs and other vehicles. Also, the veterinary department has initiated a drive to catch stray dogs. In a week, more than 70 stray dogs have been caught.
Dr Ravi Saligoudar, veterinary department, HDMC, said, “Since day one of the second lockdown, we have resumed stray drive catching drive. There is hardly any movement of people on the roads, so it is easy to carry out the drive.”