Archive · 24 Jun 2025
PWD to install new stormwater system to tackle underpass flooding
The Public Works Department (PWD) is working on a new system to stop the Minto Bridge underpass in Delhi from flooding.
This underpass has a history of flooding during the rainy season, sometimes trapping vehicles.
The new system will use special software to watch the water levels and send alerts if something goes wrong.
This way, officials will know right away if there's a problem and can take action to prevent flooding.
The goal is to make sure this doesn't happen again.
The underpass is one of the city's top waterlogging hotspots.
PWD plans to install a new stormwater management system at Minto Bridge underpass.
The new system will feature real-time monitoring and immediate alerts for faults.
Minto Bridge underpass in Delhi frequently floods during monsoon season.
The PWD will install SCADA software and a gateway application for real-time monitoring.
The underpass has been the site of past incidents involving trapped vehicles and fatalities.
- Who
- PWD officials.
- What
- PWD is installing a new stormwater management system at Minto Bridge underpass.
- When
- Information released on June 24.
- Where
- Minto Bridge underpass in Delhi, India.
- Why
- To address the recurring issue of waterlogging at the underpass.
- Location
- Minto Bridge underpass, Delhi
- Problem
- Frequent waterlogging during monsoon
- New System
- Stormwater management system
- Features
- Real-time monitoring and immediate alerts
- Monitoring Software
- SCADA
- Alert System
- Gateway application for officials
- Past Incidents
- Vehicles trapped, fatalities due to flooding