CM Rekha Gupta Conducts Field Inspection Of Waterlogging Points To Ensure Timely Action: PHOTOS

The Delhi government has unveiled a plan to prevent waterlogging at 194 vulnerable spots across the city during the upcoming monsoon season, aiming to avoid the severe flooding issues.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma of the Public Works Department (PWD) inspected key waterlogging-prone areas, including the Ring Road and the Minto Bridge underpass.

CM Rekha Gupta stated on Friday that the Delhi government is doing everything in its power to prevent waterlogging in the nation’s capital during the monsoon season, including placing staff and automatic pumps in strategic locations. (Image Source: PTI)

The effort is a reaction to the extreme flooding that has occurred in recent years, particularly the record-breaking June 2024 rainfall that caused massive traffic snarls and forced road closures. (File photo: PTI)

The image was taken during the June 2024 monsoon, when the city received 228 mm of rain in a single day, causing extensive flooding, traffic jams, and at least 11 fatalities. (Image source: PTI)

“Last year, 194 waterlogging locations were identified across the city by traffic police. Most of these are on PWD roads. At these points, we are taking several measures such as desilting of drains, installation of more pumps, and deploying pump operators where required," Verma said.

Vulnerable spots have been identified, and corrective measures are being taken. CM Gupta assured that the Delhi government will take all necessary measures in a timely manner to guarantee that there will not be any waterlogging this year. (Image Source: PTI)

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Additionally, the Delhi police have identified 233 areas that are particularly congested, and they are working to alleviate the congestion that is made worse by waterlogging. (Image Source: PTI)

The government is ensuring that all measures are implemented effectively by working in a mission mode with strict timeliness and interdepartmental coordination. (Image Source: PTI)

After the inspection was finished, the chief minister met with representatives from a number of departments, including PWD and power, to discuss projects pertaining to road dark spots and traffic congestion. (Image Source: PTI)