Water water everywhere? Delhi govt has a long-term solution for waterlogging issue
Delhi government has proposed long-term solutions to tackle the persistent problem of waterlogging during the monsoon season. The measures include enhancing technology for monitoring the drainage system, addressing the conflict of multiple authorities, finding permanent solutions for chronic waterlogging at specific points, removing encroachments, and effectively managing construction, demolition, and dairy waste. These efforts are aimed at preventing waterlogging by improving existing infrastructure and coordination among various agencies.
A detailed report based on assessments by multiple government agencies, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Development Authority, has been prepared to identify lasting solutions, reported TOI. The report points out several critical drawbacks, such as the presence of multiple agencies, the lack of stormwater outfall in many unauthorized colonies and slum clusters, and silt buildup in drains that reduces their carrying capacity.
«In a step to fix multiplicity of authority, we have assigned responsibility, management and operations of 22 drains that have their outfall in the Yamuna to a single department — irrigation and flood control,» TOI quoted a government official as saying, on Wednesday. The Delhi government is also taking other steps to address the issue of multiple agencies.
Specific solutions have been proposed for two chronic waterlogging points, Zakhira underpass and Karala Kanjhawala. At the Zakhira underpass, water accumulates primarily due to
