Monitored by LG, drain desilting in East, South & North Zones complete, at final stage in Narela, Rohini, Dwarka

Under the constant monitoring of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) successfully completed the desilting of storm water drains in the East, South and North Zones, while work in the Narela, Rohini and Dwarka Zones is in the final stages of completion.

According to officials, the extensive drive, undertaken in mission mode, has significantly strengthened Delhi’s drainage infrastructure ahead of the peak monsoon season and enhanced the city’s preparedness to effectively manage heavy rain.

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LG Sandhu has been continuously reviewing the preparedness of multiple agencies and personally monitoring the progress of desilting operations to ensure that people in the national capital do not face inconvenience due to heavy rainfall.
In compliance with Sandhu’s directions, DDA accelerated field-level execution and monitored progress regularly.

To facilitate efficient implementation, the national capital was divided into six operational zones: East, South, North, Narela, Rohini and Dwarka, enabling focused planning, close supervision and timely execution of the works.
The scale of desilting carried out this year reflects the land authority’s enhanced capacity and improved planning.
As per official data, approximately 33,380 MT of silt was removed from storm water drains during last year’s pre-monsoon drive; this year, more than 57,000 MT of silt has already been removed, representing an increase of over 70 per cent.
The extensive desilting undertaken well before the peak monsoon period is expected to significantly improve the carrying capacity of the storm water drainage network and facilitate the smooth flow of rainwater.

As part of its comprehensive flood management strategy, the DDA has established a Central Flood Control Room along with flood control rooms across all its engineering zones.
A dedicated 24×7 helpline is also being put in place for prompt redressal of waterlogging-related complaints, while mobile pumping units have been stationed at identified vulnerable locations to swiftly remove accumulated rainwater when required.

In addition to desilting works, preventive measures have been undertaken at waterlogging-prone locations through cleaning drains, strengthening infrastructure, installing pumping arrangements and closely coordinating with other government agencies where necessary.