The decision came after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a crucial meeting with Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma and senior officials.
New Delhi:The Delhi government today ordered civic bodies to step up basic monsoon preparedness, focusing on routine drain cleaning and waste removal across the city after heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening. The decision came after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a crucial meeting with Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma and senior officials.
Despite improvements in certain areas, such as Minto Road and the ITO junction - which avoided waterlogging this time - 22 problem spots were flagged across the city after the rain.
Drain cleaning and garbage clearance, which are typically rushed only when rain is forecast, have now been made a daily mandate. Officials have been specifically told to monitor smaller drains and culverts, which are frequently clogged and often overlooked.
Garbage piling up near roads and drains was again cited as a major reason for water not draining properly. Civic agencies have been instructed to ensure waste is cleared regularly, not just when it starts flooding.
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