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Delhi waterlogging mitigation

Overview

In mid‑July, Delhi minister Pravesh Verma reported that accelerated infrastructure projects—led by the Public Works Department, Delhi Jal Board and other agencies—had cut flooding by 80‑90 % and highlighted a newly dry eastern neighbourhood. He also announced a fast‑tracked skywalk to improve pedestrian safety.

A week later, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and NDMC vice‑chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal inspected monsoon‑prone streets, confirming that heavy rains under a Red Alert had not produced major water‑logging. They ordered further drainage upgrades, road widening, pothole repairs and the deployment of field machinery and emergency teams, reinforcing the earlier infrastructure push as the city prepares for the monsoon season.

Entities

Delhi Government · Kuljeet Singh Chahal · New Delhi Municipal Council · Rekha Gupta · India Meteorological Department

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Delhi officials inspect waterlogging ahead of monsoon rains

    Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and NDMC Vice‑Chair Kuljeet Singh Chahal inspected water‑prone areas during heavy rain, directing drainage upgrades and noting no major flooding.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Delhi Projects Cut Flooding, Minister Pravesh Verma Says

    Delhi minister Pravesh Verma says accelerated infrastructure work, including PWD and Delhi Jal Board projects, has cut waterlogging by 80‑90% and a skywalk is planned for a busy junction.

Sources

indias.news · news24online.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · samacharnama.com