Delhi uses mobile de-watering trucks at Raj Ghat and ITPO to prevent waterlogging during G-20 Summit.

G20 Summit in Delhi: Heavy-duty Mobile De-watering Trucks Deployed to Prevent Waterlogging

Efficient Water Suction and Low Pollution

The two such vehicles have been deployed at Raj Ghat and ITPO each and can be moved anywhere as per the requirement. Each of these vehicles is capable of high-speed water suction at the rate of 10,000 litres per minute from a radius of 15 meters. Once completely loaded with fuel, these vehicles can operate for 24 hours continuously, as per the release.

The vehicles are diesel-run which are equipped with BS-VI engines of 60 BHP capacity at 1500 RPM and are minimally polluting, both in terms of emission and noise pollution, being run at a noise level of 85 dBA at 7m. Delhi Fire Service will be procuring such vehicles on a permanent basis eventually.

About the G20 Summit

Meanwhile, The 18th G20 Summit will be held in the national capital on September 9 and 10. This will be a culmination of all the G20 processes and meetings held throughout the year among ministers, senior officials, and civil societies. A G20 Leaders’ declaration will be adopted at the conclusion of the G20 Summit, stating Leaders’ commitment towards the priorities discussed and agreed upon during the respective ministerial and working group meetings.

Meanwhile, Delhi LG VK Saxena during his review meetings in the run-up to the G-20 Summit, had stressed putting in place a comprehensive and foolproof contingency plan in and around the G-20 venues to deal with waterlogging or flooding in the City, in case it rains heavily during the event.

Tight Security Measures

Ahead of the summit, the Delhi Police also conducted vehicle checking at various locations across the national capital today i.e. on 5 September. Surprise checks were conducted at India Gate and other parts of the city between Monday night and early hours on Tuesday.

Distinguished Attendees

Many heads of state, including US President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and French President Emmanuel Macron, are scheduled to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The heads of the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organisation, and World Health Organisation will also be present.

Summary:

• Four heavy-duty mobile de-watering trucks have been deployed in Delhi to prevent waterlogging during the G20 summit.
• The vehicles are equipped with high-capacity suction pumps and can operate for 24 hours continuously.
• They are diesel-run and minimally polluting in terms of emission and noise pollution.
• The 18th G20 Summit will be held in Delhi on September 9 and 10, with a focus on the priorities discussed and agreed upon during earlier meetings.
• Tight security measures, including surprise vehicle checks, have been implemented ahead of the summit.
• Distinguished attendees include heads of state, international organizations, and global leaders.