Srinagar Municipal Corporation has launched a massive cleanliness and sanitation drive and has collected and disposed off 29,800 metric tonnes of waste during the last seven days.

"SMC has lifted around 29,800 metric tonnes of waste material since September 15 to 22. Usual amount is 400 metric tonnes per day," a spokeswoman of the civic body said.

She said the SMC has put into service a fleet of 145 heavy duty vehicles for collection of garbage from various parts of the city. "As many as 49 de-watering pumps are functional out of 76 while 22 mobile pumps have also been pressed into service at different places," the spokeswoman said.