New Delhi, The Delhi government on Saturday directed exhaustive inspections of waterlogging hotspots in PWD areas, seeking a report on the same by Monday.
Inspections have already been launched at several locations with officers examining drainage arrangements, outfall conditions, siltation and blockages, pumping arrangements, etc, according to PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh. “Top officials and engineers have been directed to carry out inspection at specific locations. Senior officers, including principal secretary will inspect waterlogging locations on Mehrauli-Badarpur road.
The officials have been instructed to ensure that adequate and foolproof measures to prevent waterlogging are put in place, and submit a detailed report in this regard to the Principal Secretary, PWD, by August 31,” an official statement said. “Delhi Traffic Police had identified 113 waterlogging locations during rainfall up to August 20, and a further 26 locations during rainfall of August 24. After heavy rainfall on August 24 and 25 led to waterlogging at various locations, the L-G directed concerned agencies to ensure foolproof mitigation measures so that the situation is not repeated, according to officials.
The recurrence of waterlogging at such locations necessitates a focused field-level assessment to ascertain whether any additional short-term measures can be taken by PWD within existing infrastructure and available resources,” the statement said. Special secretary will inspect locations on MG Road, Old Delhi-Gurugram road, and the Mahipalpur Bypass, the minister said.
Earlier this week Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu held a review on the waterlogging situation with the Public Works Department , in coordination with Delhi Police, and issued directions to fix the problems.
“We will not wait for the next spell of rain to expose the same problem. Every recurring waterlogging point needs a clear assessment and a practical solution.
Accountability, quick response and continuous monitoring will remain our priority,” he said.
