Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Delhi Rushes to Complete Drain Cleaning Before Monsoon
Delhi is getting ready for the monsoon!
The government is cleaning the drains to stop the streets from flooding.
Different groups like PWD and MCD are cleaning the drains.
They are using new long-term contracts for cleaning.
The NDMC is also helping by cleaning drains and building special rainwater spots.
Everyone is working hard to make sure Delhi doesn't flood this year.
Delhi authorities are rushing to finish drain desilting before the monsoon season.
The PWD has completed about 70% of desilting across 2,064 km of drains.
MCD's desilting work has exceeded last year's target by 40%.
New, two-year contracts aim for consistent drain cleaning and maintenance.
NDMC is completing the first phase of desilting and constructing rainwater harvesting pits.
- Who
- PWD, MCD, NDMC, and Irrigation and Flood Control Department.
- What
- Desilting of drains to prevent waterlogging in Delhi during the monsoon season.
- When
- Ongoing, with efforts accelerating before the monsoon's arrival.
- Where
- Delhi, specifically focusing on vulnerable and flood-prone areas.
- Why
- To prevent waterlogging during the monsoon.
Previous vs Current contracts
Long term maintenance
Contract durations
Previous vs Current contracts
Short term cleaning contracts for one time cleaning
Long term maintenance
Two-year contracts for constant maintenance
- Main issue
- Preventing monsoon waterlogging
- PWD Desilting Status
- 70% complete across 2,064 km
- MCD Status
- Exceeded last year's target by 40%
- Contract Type
- Two-year contracts
- NDMC Activities
- Desilting and construction of rainwater harvesting pits
- Key Departments
- PWD, MCD, NDMC, Irrigation Dept
