File photo: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has fast-tracked four large-scale drainage projects to address chronic waterlogging across the national capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.”The Drainage Master Plan has been designed keeping in view Delhi’s geographical conditions, recurring waterlogging, increasing population pressure and the need for future-ready infrastructure,” Gupta said. According to CMO officials, the Mundka supplementary drain, MB Road stormwater drain, Kirari-Rithala trunk drain, and the stormwater drain along Rohtak Road are being developed as key components of the government’s strategy to modernise Delhi’s drainage infrastructure. The enhanced trunk drains will ensure swift discharge of rainwater into the Yamuna and reduce pressure on the sewerage network,” Gupta added. To resolve long-standing drainage issues in Kirari, Mundka, Bawana and Nangloi, a 4.5-km trunk drain is proposed parallel to the railway line from Mundka halt station. “The project, being implemented by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department at Rs 220.93 crore, will cater to a catchment area of 1,520 acres and has a discharge capacity of 760 cusecs of water,” officials said. The drain will merge with the Supplementary Drain and integrate multiple secondary drains along its route, creating a unified drainage system, they added. The work will be carried out within railway land, for which an MoU has already been signed. The project is expected to be completed within 15 months after approvals. A storm water drain project with an estimated cost of Rs 387.84 crore will prevent waterlogging in south Delhi areas, particularly along the MB Road stretch from Lado Sarai T-point to Pul Prahladpur, they said. Executed by the Public Works Department, the project covers 11.38 km of road length with drains spanning 22.76 km on both sides. “The project, scheduled for completion in 2.5 years, also includes construction of footpaths, relocation of utility services and transplantation or felling of around 500 trees,” officials said. Similarly, in northwest Delhi, a 7.2-km Kirari-Rithala trunk drain is being constructed by the Delhi Development Authority at Rs 250.21 crore, with a discharge capacity of 1,160 cusecs. “Additionally, improvement of storm water drains along Rohtak Road (NH-10) is underway at an estimated cost of Rs 184 crore. The project has received Rs 105 crore from the Centre under the “Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment” scheme and is targeted for completion by March 2026,” they added. The chief minister said the projects would bring lasting relief to large parts of Delhi from recurring monsoon flooding and mark a decisive step towards strengthening the capital’s urban infrastructure.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosChirag Paswan Hits Out At Tejashwi Yadav Over ‘People Lost In Democracy’ commentIndia’s Reform Express Accelerates Growth and Investment, Says PM ModiAmit Shah Confident BJP Will Form Government In Kerala In 2026, Vote Share ClimbingOwaisi Blames Congress, Hits Out at UAPA After SC Denies Bail To Umar Khalid‘Some Historians, Politicians Tried To Whitewash History Of Invaders’: PM Modi Hits Out In Somnath‘Hijab-Clad PM’ Row: Owaisi’s ‘Tubelight’ Jab At Himanta Sarma Over ‘Only Hindu PM’ RemarksRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls For Hindu Unity, Says India Will Lead World In 20–30 YearsPM Modi Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple, Witnesses Grand Drone Show & Fireworks At Swabhiman ParvIndia-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Brussels Visit; Push To Accelerate Trade Deal Talks’Hope India Backs Denmark’: Danish MP Urges Delhi’s Support Amid Trump’s Greenland Threats123Photostories10 things 90s kids begged their parents for, that Gen Z will be shocked even existed7 baby girl names inspired by Indian holy places that parents secretly love8 countries around the world most famous for their wildlifeSamantha Ruth Prabhu’s timeless saree looks that redefine elegance9 traditional Kashmiri non-vegetarian dishes to try this winter seasonChennai on track: First Metro trial run links Porur and Vadapalani, Phase II dream gathers speed’Symbol of strength, resilience, tradition’: PM Modi joins ‘Shaurya Yatra’ at Somnath temple – see pics7 cities in India made famous by their sweetsAprilia Tuono 457 review: Street-focused, fun and accessible!Top 10 cookies from around the world123Hot PicksTrump tariffsUS Supreme CourtGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingUS Border Petrol Agent ShootCanada Immigration Applications 2026Iran ProtestsVanessa BryantTrump TariffsConnor McDavidNFL PlayoffsJustin HerbertWPL Live ScoreFortnite Updates
File photo: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has fast-tracked four large-scale drainage projects to address chronic waterlogging across the national capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.“The Drainage Master Plan has been designed keeping in view Delhi’s geographical conditions, recurring waterlogging, increasing population pressure and the need for future-ready…
