New drains, sumps, automated pump house: Delhi PWD's plan to tackle waterlogging at seven hotspots

To avoid waterlogging in northwest Delhi's Karala Khanjhawala Road, the PWD has hired a consultant to study and present a report for comprehensive remodelling of the existing drain.

- 

THE Delhi government has prepared a plan to tackle waterlogging at seven hotspots across the city, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approving some long and short term actions, officials said on Monday.

The seven waterlogging-prone spots are the Minto Road underpass, Pul Prahladpur underpass, Ring Road opposite the WHO building, under the Zakhira flyover, Loni Road roundabout, Jahangirpuri Metro Station Road, and Karala Kanjhawala Road.

"Seven critical waterlogging points are under special attention of the engineer-in-chief to ensure no oversight or negligence; these are being monitored carefully," a government official said.

At the Minto Bridge underpass, as a long term measure, the public works department (PWD) is constructing an alternate drain along Minto Road to divert discharge towards JLN Marg.

As a short-term measure, drains are being desilted.