1 week ago

Delhi LG Orders War-Footing Response to Waterlogging

Heavy rain caused waterlogging in several parts of Delhi.

Delhi LG Sardar TS Sandhu held a meeting with officials responsible for roads, drainage, traffic, and civic services.

He said the situation was not fully satisfactory, but was better than during the previous three monsoons.

The LG said older problems with drainage infrastructure were making the response harder.

He told senior officials to work from the streets instead of only watching from their offices.

He also said all departments must cooperate closely.

Pumps should be installed quickly at places that often flood.

Officials were asked to respond quickly to complaints from residents and show actual improvements on the ground.

Key facts

Situation: Waterlogging followed heavy and record rainfall within a short span.
Assessment: Officials said conditions were not fully satisfactory but were better than during the preceding three monsoons.
Response standard: The LG classified the situation as a disaster requiring a war-footing response.
Officer deployment: Departmental and agency heads were instructed to remain actively present on the ground around the clock.
Pump installation: Installation of pumps was ordered to be expedited at identified vulnerable points.
Citizen complaints: Officials were directed to provide real-time redressal through media, social media, and other platforms.
Infrastructure issues: The release attributed continuing difficulties to the near-total collapse of drainage and related infrastructure over the previous decade or so.

republicworld.com · 1 week ago