NDMC Vice Chairman Kuldeep Chahal stated that the meeting was part of the 'Viksit Bharat’ initiative, organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, to enhance rainwater harvesting efforts through modular pit technology.
The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to address the issue of urban flooding well in advance.
Solanki, who is on a ‘Gaon Dehat Bachao Yatra’, demanding solution to the problems of rural Delhi, has organised a panchayat in Ranikheda village and alleged that the villagers were unable to do farming in the area as their crops were being destroyed every year due to waterlogging in the fields.
Jawans of NDRF and Andal police have recovered the scooty, which had drowned yesterday at the Singaran river from here today, while the rider Debashish Dutta (58) is still missing.
“The Karol Bagh Zone of MCD has launched a special drive for desilting of all uncovered and slab covered drains to resolve the problem of water logging in the area. The zonal staff have de-silted all the drains in all 13 wards of the zone,” the MCD said on Friday.
Disruptions of flight operations from Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport due to waterlogging at regular intervals in the peak monsoon season this year has been a matter of concern for the authorities as CM plans to upgrade it into an international airport.
The Weather Department reported that the visibility in Delhi stood at 900 meters at 10:30 am.
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, a road in Karol Bagh experienced sinking, while another area in Janakpuri witnessed a cave-in, impacting the movement of traffic.
Due to the afternoon showers, several places reported waterlogging, forcing the traffic to crawl during the midday in the capital city.
Due to the morning showers, several places reported waterlogging, forcing the traffic to crawl during the peak office hours in the capital city.
