Changes in drainage system behind waterlogging at CP Outer Circle: Min

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NEW DELHI: Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday inspected the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, which witnessed waterlogging a day earlier following heavy rainfall, and attributed the inundation to changes made over time to the 100-year-old drainage system.

Verma said he had also visited the site late on Saturday night when heavy rain had led to water accumulation along a 100-metre stretch near the popular Kake Da Hotel. The minister explained that the root of the problem lies in a century-old barrel drainage system whose capacity has been compromised.

"Over time, construction of buildings in the Connaught Place area reduced the size of these barrels, restricting the natural flow and causing frequent waterlogging," he said.