Delhi Rain – Chief Minister Reviews Drainage Response After First Monsoon Spell
Delhi Rain – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected drainage arrangements in Shalimar Village on Thursday after the season’s first major spell of rain brought waterlogging to several parts of the capital. The visit took place in her assembly constituency, where she asked officials to ensure that accumulated rainwater is cleared without delay.
Government agencies placed on alert
Officials said the Delhi government and its departments had been directed to remain fully prepared for complaints linked to waterlogging during the monsoon. Gupta reviewed the local drainage network and sought updates on measures being taken to prevent rainwater from disrupting roads and residential areas.
The chief minister’s inspection came as rain affected traffic movement at several locations across Delhi, renewing attention on the city’s drainage infrastructure and emergency response systems.
PWD minister reviews monsoon control room
Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh also reviewed the city’s response from the 24-hour monsoon control room. He examined live CCTV feeds, assessed the functioning of field teams and instructed officers to maintain high readiness across all zones.
According to Singh, the situation was better than in previous years, with several major roads and underpasses remaining open despite heavy rainfall. He said the government had committed to improving Delhi’s drainage system so that residents could experience the monsoon without repeated disruption.
Key underpasses remain under surveillance
PWD officials informed the minister that 45 locations vulnerable to waterlogging have been identified across the city. These include important underpasses and stretches that have faced recurring flooding in earlier monsoon seasons.
The locations are being monitored through 179 CCTV cameras linked to the central control room. The system allows officials to track water accumulation in real time and deploy teams where intervention is required.
Singh said traffic remained largely smooth at major underpasses that have traditionally been associated with flooding. These included Minto Bridge, Zakhira, Dhaula Kuan and Moolchand, where authorities reported that roads remained operational during the rainfall.
Complaint response teams deployed across Delhi
The minister also reviewed the public grievance mechanism set up for monsoon-related complaints. Officials told him that nearly 120 calls had been received over the previous 48 hours, with teams attending to the complaints on priority.
In most instances, officials said waterlogging was cleared within 15 to 30 minutes. Field staff, pumping units and drainage teams have been kept ready to respond to complaints from residents, motorists and local authorities.
The control room is expected to remain active throughout the monsoon, with departments coordinating road maintenance, drainage clearance and traffic management during periods of intense rainfall.
Waterlogging reported in several localities
Despite the preparedness measures, water accumulation was reported from several parts of Delhi following the rain. Areas affected included Vikas Marg, parts of East Delhi, the vicinity of New Delhi railway station, Munirka, Sadar Bazar and Dwarka.
Commuters faced slow movement on some stretches as rainwater collected near busy roads and market areas. Authorities said teams were sent to the affected locations to clear blocked drains and remove standing water.
The administration has said that continuous monitoring will continue during the monsoon season, particularly at locations identified as vulnerable to flooding. Officials are also expected to review the response system regularly as rainfall activity increases across the city.