New Delhi: Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh has intensified monsoon preparedness efforts, reviewing large-scale desilting operations across key drains in the city, including the Delhi Gate and Barapulla drains.
Sharing an update, the Minister said the Delhi Gate drain—covered for nearly 40 years—has now been opened for proper cleaning, marking a major step in addressing long-standing waterlogging issues. Over 21,000 metric tonnes of silt have already been removed from this stretch, with more than 70 percent of the work completed.
At the Barapulla drain, desilting work is also progressing rapidly, nearing 78 percent completion, with over 31,000 metric tonnes of silt cleared so far.
The Minister highlighted that across Delhi, desilting operations are in full swing. Out of 77 major drains, nearly 50 percent of the work has been completed, with more than 14 lakh metric tonnes of silt removed to date. The overall target for the city stands at 28 lakh metric tonnes.
The large-scale effort is part of the government’s strategy to ensure smoother water flow during the monsoon and prevent waterlogging in vulnerable areas, with continuous monitoring and accelerated execution being prioritised.
