Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Delhi Prepares for Monsoon: Drain Desilting Progresses
Delhi is getting ready for the monsoon!
To prevent flooding, the city is cleaning out all the drains.
The PWD has cleaned up most of the drains, and the Irrigation Department has finished desilting the big drains.
The MCD and NDMC are also cleaning drains.
The government is also having a third-party check to make sure the work is done well.
Officials are working hard to keep Delhi from flooding during the rainy season.
Delhi's PWD has completed 82% of drain desilting work ahead of the monsoon season.
The Irrigation and Flood Control Department has finished 100% desilting of large drains.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has cleared over 1.93 lakh metric tons of silt.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has completed desilting in its area.
PWD will have a third-party audit of the desilting work conducted by an institution.
- Who
- PWD, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, MCD, and NDMC are involved.
- What
- Desilting work is being done to prepare Delhi for the monsoon season.
- When
- As the monsoon arrives in the national capital.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To prevent waterlogging and flooding during the monsoon season.
Government Efforts
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Waterlogging Prevention
Government Efforts
The government aims to make Delhi waterlogging-free
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- PWD Drain Network
- 2,148 kilometers
- PWD Work Completion
- 82%
- PWD Silt Removed
- 44,335 metric tons
- MCD Silt Removed
- Over 1.93 lakh metric tons
- NDMC Drain Length
- 335 km
- Irrigation Dept. Desilting
- 100%
- Watchlist Locations
- 194