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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Says 'No Waterlogging' in National Capital Despite Heavy Rainfall
DELHI, INDIA, JUL 10 – Delhi officials credited rainwater harvesting and pump stations for preventing waterlogging during heavy rains, with zero complaints reported in North Delhi Municipal Corporation areas, they said.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted on Thursday that despite continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday night, key areas that usually experience waterlogging, such as the vicinity of Minto Bridge and the ITO area, remained unaffected.
- Following continuous rainfall that led to waterlogging in various parts of Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta called together PWD Minister Pravesh Verma and other senior officials to discuss strategies for effectively tackling the situation.
- Gupta emphasized urgent departmental actions such as 24x7 monitoring, interdepartmental coordination, regular inspection and clearing of stormwater drains, especially small drains and culverts, while stressing the need for clear responsibility and accountability of field staff.
- She praised officials for successfully managing waterlogging in locations known for flooding and emphasized that such effective measures should be replicated throughout the entire city. Additionally, she warned that any neglect in addressing waterlogging issues would be met with strict consequences.
- Opposition leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj and Ankush Narang, criticized the BJP-led government for failing to prevent flooding in many parts of Delhi despite repeated promises, highlighting ongoing traffic disruptions and submerged roads during the monsoon.
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Gupta, however, expressed satisfaction that, despite the heavy rain, no waterlogging was reported this time at traditionally prone waterlogging zones like Minto Road and ITO junction and instructed the officials to demonstrate the same level of efficiency across the entire city.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Expresses Concern over Waterlogging, Gives Strict Instructions to Officers
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to a release, the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction that despite heavy rains, there was no waterlogging on Minto Road and ITO crossings this time. She told the officers that they will have to show similar efficiency in the entire Delhi. India News | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Expresses Concern over Waterlogging, Gives Strict Instructions to Officers.
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She also expressed satisfaction in the fact ath despite heavy showers, no water logging was reported from traditionally problematic zones like Minto Road and ITO junction this time and instructed the officials to display the same level of efficiency across the entire city.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Mandates Vigilance Against Waterlogging
Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, expressed dissatisfaction over recent waterlogging and issued strict directives to ensure effective management across the city during monsoon. A meeting with officials emphasized the need for immediate actions and accountability to prevent future waterlogging, despite improvements at Minto Road and ITO crossings.
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