Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Delhi Minister Addresses Waterlogging and Fatalities
Delhi is facing waterlogging issues due to old drainage pipes built long ago.
A minister said the pipes are too small because of surrounding construction, and they are working to fix it.
A young boy tragically died after falling into a sewer, and the minister wants to prevent future incidents.
Heavy rains also caused other deaths in the city due to wall collapses.
Delhi Minister blames the British-era drainage system for waterlogging in Connaught Place.
The outdated drainage system and construction restricted water flow causing flooding.
Two high-capacity pumps were installed to improve water flow.
A 2.5-year-old boy died after falling into an open sewer in Delhi.
Eight people died in rain-related incidents, including the boy who fell into the sewer.
- Who
- Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh; a 2.5-year-old boy and seven other residents.
- What
- Waterlogging in Connaught Place due to drainage issues; deaths of eight people in rain-related incidents, including a boy falling into a sewer.
- When
- The incidents occurred after heavy overnight rainfall.
- Where
- Connaught Place, Delhi; Khurd Khera village, North Delhi; Hari Nagar slum area of Jaitpur.
- Why
- Waterlogging caused by an outdated drainage system and construction; the boy drowned in the sewer and the others died from a wall collapse.
- Minister
- Parvesh Sahib Singh
- Drainage System
- British-era barrel drainage system
- Location (Waterlogging)
- Connaught Place
- Victim (Sewer)
- 2.5-year-old boy
- Incident 2
- Wall collapse in Hari Nagar
- Fatalities (total)
- 8
Sources
Two-and-a-half-year-old boy dies after falling into manhole while playing in rain
‘Why was the drain open?’ asks toddler’s family as 2-year-old boy drowns while playing in rain in Delhi
Delhi's Double Tragedy: Child Dies In Open Sewer Incident, Girl's Body Recovered From Yamuna River