Overview

• Additional Chief Secretary Navin Kumar Choudhary has instructed PWD and flood control officials to conduct joint inspections of Delhi's drains immediately.
• The inspections aim to ensure readiness for the monsoon season, which typically begins by late June, with desilting efforts targeted for completion by May 31.
• As of May 22, the mandated joint inspections have not yet commenced, raising concerns about meeting the deadline.
• This year, 445 waterlogging hotspots have been identified, up from 308 in 2023, with 335 under PWD jurisdiction.
• The Delhi government has emphasized inter-departmental coordination and accountability, warning officials of consequences for waterlogging in identified areas.