Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday carried out an extensive inspection of the Yamuna at the Palla area, the crucial point where the river enters the national capital from Haryana.
Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday carried out an extensive inspection of the Yamuna at the Palla area, the crucial point where the river enters the national capital from Haryana.
The purpose of the minister’s visit was to assess the river’s condition ahead of the peak in the rainy season and review the readiness of the flood control and drainage departments.
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Verma carried out a boat survey along with officials to assess Yamuna’s water levels, flow pattern, and the condition of the embankments.
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He, himself, collected a water sample in the middle of the river. This will be used to scientifically test the quality of water at the entry point of the city.
Following the inspection, he noted that the water at Palla is relatively clean and clear, but becomes visibly darker and more polluted as the river progresses into Delhi.
He emphasised the importance of strict monitoring and inter-agency coordination to ensure that the river’s condition within Delhi matches its upstream quality.
Efforts are underway to ensure that the river remains just as clean within Delhi, the minister added.
Meanwhile, a detailed review meeting was also held to assess flood preparedness, which was attended by the District Magistrates of Central, South-East, South, and South-West Delhi, who provided updates on ground-level flood control measures and action plans.
Verma directed all departments to remain vigilant and fully responsive during the monsoon season to ensure swift resolution of any water-logging complaints.
The minister also mentioned that the Delhi government is fully active on the ground during the monsoon season.
Taking strong objection to the Aam Aadmi Party’s allegedly fake narrative over waterlogging, the minister said that showcasing visuals from only 3–4 isolated locations cannot define the condition of a city as vast as Delhi.
“Most areas are functioning normally, and the public is being misled through selective representation,” he claimed.
He said that waterlogging cannot be defined by areas where rainwater drains out within a few minutes. True waterlogging is when water remains stagnant for a couple of hours or more, he said.
He said that the Delhi government remains committed to strengthening flood resilience, maintaining clean river systems, and improving monsoon infrastructure through continuous monitoring and inter-departmental coordination.
He assured that in most parts of the city, the drainage systems are functioning effectively.
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