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New Delhi: Delhi experienced its second-heaviest rainfall since 1901, with 78 mm measured on Friday morning, leading to waterlogging in various parts of the city. The maximum rainfall in a 24-hour window was 119.3 mm, recorded in May 2021.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma, accompanied by BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, examined the road conditions in Golf Links to evaluate flood preparedness. He assured residents that all necessary drainage and flood management work by the NDMC is in progress and will be completed by May 30 before the monsoon arrives.
Verma highlighted that desilting efforts have been underway for the past ten days, and new sump wells fitted with pumps are being constructed to handle excess water. Pumps are set up to push water directly into drains, and regular desilting is ongoing using specialized machinery.
He refuted claims by AAP leader Atishi suggesting neglect of power infrastructure, asserting that Delhi’s electricity supply has remained stable with no significant outages reported recently.
Expressing confidence in the city’s readiness, Verma emphasized that officials are actively inspecting and working on preparations. “We don’t expect waterlogging this monsoon,” he said, noting that work is progressing swiftly.
The heavy rains were linked to moisture from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, along with the movement of Cyclone Tauktae’s remnants, which recently crossed Gujarat, according to the India Meteorological Department.
