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
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.
![Zoji La [Ladakh] SRINAGAR: Zoji La tunnel, an upcoming strategic corridor that will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, is nearing a defining moment, with engineers inching towards a “breakthrough” final blast expected around May 30.Work is progressing at about four meters per day from both ends — Sonamarg (Baltal) in Kashmir and Minamarg in Ladakh — using controlled drilling and blasting. Only 300 meters of the 13.155km tunnel is left to excavate, Harpal Singh, chief operating officer (COO) of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL), told TOI. The Hyderabad-based company is executing the project.“The final blast will bring the excavation phase to a close, completing the tunnel’s core structure,” Singh said, adding the blast will signal the physical connection between Kashmir and Ladakh.According to Singh, this historic milestone will be achieved by reducing tunnel excavation to zero within 30 to 35 days. “Breakthrough will ensure speedy construction of the remaining works, including concrete lining, permanent tunnel drainage, installation of surveillance equipment, control buildings, underground transformers and (traffic) smoke control systems,” Singh explained.The tunnel is still another two-and-a-half years from completion. Before it is opened to the public, the breakthrough will allow construction teams and machines to move seamlessly between two ends, streamlining work. “The teams and equipment can move through the tunnel without any hassle,” Singh said, adding this will help sustain construction through winters when heavy snowfall in Sonamarg halts surface movement.The tunnel will reduce distance between the two ends (Sonamarg and Minamarg) from 49km to 43km and increase vehicle speeds from 30kmph to 70kmph, officials said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSamrat Chaudhary Becomes Bihar CM: A Political Journey Marked by Setbacks and ReinventionIran Expresses Confidence In India’s BRICS Presidency Amid West Asia ConflictPM Modi, Donald Trump Hold 40-Min Phone Call, Discuss Strait Of Hormuz, West Asia SituationPak Enters Noida? 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Only 300 meters of the 13.155km tunnel is left to excavate, Harpal Singh, chief operating officer (COO) of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL), told TOI. The Hyderabad-based company is executing the project.“The final blast will bring the excavation phase to a close, completing the tunnel’s core structure,” Singh said, adding the blast will signal the physical connection between Kashmir and Ladakh.According to Singh, this historic milestone will be achieved by reducing tunnel excavation to zero within 30 to 35 days. “Breakthrough will ensure speedy construction of the remaining works, including concrete lining, permanent tunnel drainage, installation of surveillance equipment, control buildings, underground transformers and (traffic) smoke control systems,” Singh explained.The tunnel is still another two-and-a-half years from completion. Before it is opened to the public, the breakthrough will allow construction teams and machines to move seamlessly between two ends, streamlining work. “The teams and equipment can move through the tunnel without any hassle,” Singh said, adding this will help sustain construction through winters when heavy snowfall in Sonamarg halts surface movement.The tunnel will reduce distance between the two ends (Sonamarg and Minamarg) from 49km to 43km and increase vehicle speeds from 30kmph to 70kmph, officials said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSamrat Chaudhary Becomes Bihar CM: A Political Journey Marked by Setbacks and ReinventionIran Expresses Confidence In India’s BRICS Presidency Amid West Asia ConflictPM Modi, Donald Trump Hold 40-Min Phone Call, Discuss Strait Of Hormuz, West Asia SituationPak Enters Noida? Stunning Twist To Wage War As Workers Riot In NCR; Yogi Minister Drops BombshellFuel Price Freeze Amid Hormuz Crisis Is Costing Oil Companies Thousands of Crores DailyChina Defends Renaming Places In Arunachal After India Slams Beijing’s ‘Mischievous Attempt’Bihar DY CM Puzzle for JDU, Nishant Kumar Reluctance Complicates NDA MathNitish Kumar Resigns After 20 Years as Bihar CM; BJP Names Samrat Choudhary as SuccessorWomen’s Reservation Bill Explained: How 850-Seat Lok Sabha Plan Promises To Change Indian PoliticsExplained: Supreme Court Backs Right to Vote but Denies Relief to Bengal’s Deleted Voters123PhotostoriesWhy this new rice variety is called ‘Designer Rice’ and how it will impact your protein intake10 free things to do in Noida that are actually worth your timeHow to make Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-style Langarwali Dal6 essential real estate investment strategies for first-time buyers9 unique food etiquette rules from around the worldTop 5 IT hubs in India driving real estate demandArgue without breaking up: 5 simple rules every couple needs to know‘Bhooth Bangla’, ‘Dacoit’ To ‘The Drama’: What to watch in theatres this Week5 things you can bake beyond bread in an OTGIsrael–Lebanon tensions flare again: Inside Hezbollah’s arsenal and Lebanon’s military hand against Israel123Hot PicksIran warStock market holidayPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingDelhi-Dehradun ExpresswayStock market holidayBank holiday todayKaty PerryAnna Kepner murderDon TzuPraful HingeIPL Points TableKavya MaranNFL news roundup")