Overview

• The Delhi government has deployed automated pumps and a 2.5-kilometer pipeline at critical waterlogging hotspots, including the Minto Bridge underpass, to ensure rapid drainage during heavy rainfall.
• A total of 194 waterlogging-prone locations have been identified, down from 308 in 2023, with targeted interventions underway to prevent flooding.
• Multi-agency coordination meetings have been held to address waterlogging, traffic congestion, and dark spots, ensuring all departments adhere to strict timelines.
• Desilting of drains, installation of additional pumps, and recruitment of operators are being executed city-wide as part of a comprehensive monsoon-readiness strategy.
• Long-term drainage infrastructure upgrades are in progress, while temporary measures, such as additional pumps, are being implemented to mitigate immediate risks.