Find solutions to address drain overflow issue in central Delhi: Atishi to officials

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR RAINFALL

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Delhi water minister Atishi on Monday directed officials to find solutions to prevent a drain, which runs through central Delhi, from overflowing during heavy rainfall.

The water and Public Works Department (PWD) minister inspected MCD's crucial drain no. 12 at ITO here, an official statement said.

During this inspection, Mayor Shelly Oberoi, chief secretary and other senior officials from MCD, PWD, Urban Development and Flood and Irrigation Control Departments were also present, the statement said.

MCD's drain no. 12 carries water from central Delhi to Yamuna.