Mangaluru: A mangaluru resident has raised his house base with almost three feet using 200 jacks to save him from the flood this year.
Some Mangaluru areas suffer from floods at the height of the rainy season due to clogged storm waterways.
Suresh Udupa Malemar thought he had enough companies based in Uttar Pradesh chosen for the job, Suresh told Toi.
“The house has been picked up with three feet by giving a high base beam to its foundation.
The work began on December 9 and was in the final stage now.
The contractor has managed to lift the house without causing cracks to the walls, pillars, ceilings, furniture, and equipment Electricity, “Suresh, who is a retired banker, said.
“Twelve workers have completed work for Rs 250 per square contract,” he said.
After building his house about 20 years ago.
“We suffered losses due to flooding in recent years.
Even the waste of underground drainage enters houses in this area.
There is no provision for storm water flowing as a large drain in the area has not been properly folded.
The accumulation of mud in stormwater waterways cause artificial flooding during the rainy season, “he said.
He also blamed lonely construction on national highways for flooding.