Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Delhi Flooding: Drain Funds Unspent as Yamuna River Breaches
Imagine Delhi is like a city with leaky pipes (drains) that need fixing to stop flooding.
The government gave money to fix these pipes, but by the end of August, they hadn't used any of the money.
The river overflowed, causing floods.
The department in charge of drains didn't spend the money, even though the city needed it.
Other departments also haven't spent all their money on things like roads and hospitals.
The money for health improvements isn't being used to build new hospitals.
It's like having money for toys, but not buying any, even when you need them.
I&FC department did not spend allocated funds for drain repairs by August 31.
Yamuna River breached the 207-m mark, causing flooding.
I&FC has spent 14% of its budget for 2025-26.
Overall capital expenditure by major departments is at 21%.
The health department has spent only 2% of its budget.
- Who
- I&FC Department, Delhi Government
- What
- Unspent funds allocated for drain repairs amid flooding, low capital expenditure by multiple departments
- When
- Reported by August 31; data for fiscal year 2025-26
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To prevent flooding and improve infrastructure; spending delayed on multiple projects
- I&FC Budget for Drain Repairs
- Rs 150 crore allocated, zero spent by August 31
- I&FC Total Budget 2025-26
- Rs 313 crore, 14% spent
- Overall Capital Expenditure
- 21% of Rs 28,115 crore spent by major departments
- Yamuna River Level
- Breached 207-m mark
- Health Dept. Budget Spending
- 2% of Rs 753 crore budget spent
- PWD Budget Spending
- 17% of Rs 3,180 crore spent