New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Delhi government will prepare a scientific plan to resolve the persistent waterlogging at Dera Mandi Road in south Delhi, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Friday.
Singh conducted a detailed inspection of the affected stretch and announced immediate as well as long-term measures to address the problem.
“Mandi Gaon and Dera Gaon lie along the Delhi-Haryana border. Years ago, before large-scale urban development and before Gurugram expanded the way it has today, rainwater used to flow naturally through existing drainage channels,” Singh said.
With extensive concrete construction, rapid urbanisation and a significant increase in population, those natural pathways have disappeared. As a result, rainwater and even sewer water accumulate here during heavy rainfall, he said.
“Delhi government is committed to addressing legacy infrastructure challenges through scientific planning and durable engineering solutions,” he added.
Every vulnerable location is being assessed and long-term solutions are being implemented on priority.
“Ensuring safe and hassle-free movement for residents during the monsoon remains one of the Delhi government’s key priorities,” Singh said in a statement.
The Minister reviewed the condition of the road, drainage network and sewer system after heavy accumulation of rainwater was reported on Dera Mandi Road.
“Keeping public convenience as the top priority, the Delhi government is working in close coordination with the concerned agencies to ensure both immediate relief and a long-term solution,” he said.
Following a detailed review at the site, it was decided that PWD will construct a new precast RCC drain from Dera Mandi Road to Dera Bhati Road, connecting further to Bandh Road, from where the water will be pumped into the SSN Marg drain within Delhi. PTI SSM SSM MDO MDO
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