Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi inaugurates permanent pump station to prevent Civil Lines waterlogging
The Delhi government has opened a new permanent pump house near Metcalfe House to stop waterlogging in Civil Lines during the monsoon.
This problem happened because when the Yamuna River's water level rose, the Metcalfe House Regulator had to close, causing water to back up into the area.
The new pump house has big pumps that can move a lot of water quickly, even if the power goes out.
The government says this will solve the problem for good, but people might wait to see if it works during the next monsoon.
Delhi government inaugurated a permanent pump house at Metcalfe House Drain regulator to prevent waterlogging in Civil Lines.
The pump house has a combined capacity of 2,500 kilolitres per hour with four submersible pumps.
A 250 KVA DG set ensures uninterrupted operations during power failures.
The new infrastructure aims to replace temporary measures with a permanent solution for flood management.
The government is working on identifying vulnerable locations and strengthening drainage infrastructure.
- Who
- Delhi government, Parvesh Verma
- What
- Inauguration of a permanent pump house at Metcalfe House Drain regulator
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Civil Lines area, North Delhi
- Why
- To prevent recurring waterlogging during monsoons and improve flood management
Government's Infrastructure Investment
Residents' Concerns
Effectiveness of the Solution
Government's Infrastructure Investment
The government believes the permanent pump house will effectively prevent waterlogging and improve drainage.
Residents' Concerns
Residents may remain skeptical until the system is tested during the monsoon season.
- Location
- Civil Lines area, North Delhi
- Inaugurated by
- Parvesh Verma, Delhi's PWD and Irrigation & Flood Control Minister
- Pump Capacity
- 2,500 kilolitres per hour
- Pumps Installed
- Three 75 HP submersible pumps and one 35 HP submersible pump
- Backup Power
- 250 KVA DG set