New Delhi – Heavy rain on Thursday swamped the capital, prompting several key locations to become waterlogged. To assess the situation and ensure swift mitigation, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh jointly visited the affected zones.

Rapid Response to Flooding

PWD officials reported receiving roughly 120 public complaints within the past 48 hours, of which about 40 pertained directly to waterlogging. A senior department officer noted that most waterlogged spots were cleared in 15 to 30 minutes, thanks to quick action calibrated to rainfall intensity and site conditions.

Preparedness and Technological Measures

The official statement highlighted that complaint volumes were lower than in previous years, attributing the decline to a comprehensive monsoon preparedness plan. Forty‑five flood‑prone locations—including major underpasses and bridges—have been earmarked and are under constant surveillance via 179 CCTV cameras. Additionally, 754 permanent pumps at 167 sites and 305 temporary pumps at 273 sites have been deployed to guarantee immediate drainage.

Chief Minister’s On‑Ground Inspection

CM Gupta inspected drainage infrastructure in Shalimar Village, her assembly constituency, and instructed officials to ensure efficient water flow. She emphasized, "Strict orders and monsoon readiness have reduced waterlogging, but vigilance will continue."

Role of the Monsoon Control Room

Minister Singh monitored live CCTV feeds from the 24×7 PWD Monsoon Control Room, evaluated field operations, and directed teams to maintain maximum preparedness across Delhi. Despite more than 100 mm of rain recorded in several parts of the city over the last 24 hours, traditionally flood‑prone sites such as Minto Bridge, Zakhira, Dhaula Kuan and Moolchand experienced no major traffic disruptions.

Looking Ahead

Officials assured that every complaint is tracked in real time and field engineers, assistant engineers, and emergency crews are on standby for immediate action. Notably, high‑risk stretches that suffered flooding in 2023 and 2024—like Ring Road, ISBT, and Tilak Marg—remained dry on Thursday, underscoring the efficacy of the department’s monsoon strategy.