In response to the recurring issue of waterlogging in Delhi, PWD Minister Atishi conducted an inspection of the Ring Road near the Dhaula Kuan flyover and its surrounding areas on Tuesday. Here’s a detailed overview of the situation and the steps being taken to address it. 🚀
☔ Waterlogging Due to Unprecedented Rainfall
On August 23rd, unexpected heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging under the Dhaula Kuan flyover on the Ring Road. To prevent residents from facing similar issues in the future, PWD Minister Atishi visited the site for an inspection today. 🌧️
🔧 Directives to Address Waterlogging
- Cause of Waterlogging: Officials explained that the waterlogging at this point was due to the bowl-shaped terrain of the area. The heavy downpour caused water from surrounding roads to flow into this low-lying spot, making drainage difficult and time-consuming. 💧
- Immediate Actions: Minister Atishi has directed the PWD officials to take immediate measures to resolve the waterlogging issue at Dhaula Kuan. 🚨
📈 Short-Term and Long-Term Solutions
The PWD Minister emphasized the need for both short-term and long-term solutions to effectively tackle waterlogging:
- Short-Term Solutions: Immediate enhancements to the drainage system and deployment of additional resources during heavy rains. 🛠️
- Long-Term Solutions: Upgrading the existing drainage infrastructure to handle 100 mm of rainfall per hour, ensuring that the area can manage future downpours without causing inconvenience to the public. 🌧️
🚒 Increasing Pumping Capacity
To further prevent water accumulation, the Minister instructed officials to:
- Deploy Mobile Pumps: Increase the pumping capacity by deploying a sufficient number of mobile pumps in the area. This will ensure that water is quickly removed during heavy rains. 💪
- Focus on Key Roads: Given that Dhaula Kuan and its surrounding roads are among the most important routes in Delhi, officials have been directed to take all necessary steps to prevent waterlogging in these areas.
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