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PWD Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Waterlogging Hotspots, Declares Minto Bridge Clear Amid Heavy Rains
New Delhi: As heavy monsoon showers swept across the capital on Wednesday, Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma conducted an on-ground inspection...
Waterlogging in Delhi: Congress Pins Blame on Rekha Gupta Government
Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that officials would be held accountable if waterlogging occurred in their designated areas. However, she maintained that the situation was under control this time, despite the heavy rains.
Thunderstorm Unleashes 81.4 mm of Rain in Delhi, Making May 2025 the Wettest on Record
The storm, which struck around 2 AM, was accompanied by gusty winds that peaked at 82 km/h, resulting in widespread waterlogging, uprooted trees, and significant disruptions at the airport. The rainfall recorded on Sunday alone, classified as "heavy" by IMD standards, marked the second-highest 24-hour rainfall for May in Delhi's history, following the 119.3 mm recorded on May 20, 2021. Overnight, temperatures plummeted dramatically, with the mercury dropping 10 degrees at Safdarjung—from 31 to 21 degrees Celsius in just 75 minutes.
Delhi | MCD Commissioner Urges Swift Action on Drain Desilting Ahead of Monsoon Season
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwani Kumar
Delhi’s Monsoon Preparedness: 90% of Drains Cleared, But Najafgarh Drain Lags Behind
Officials have emphasized the importance of close coordination among various departments, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IF&CD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), and electricity distribution companies (DISCOMS). To further enhance flood mitigation efforts, real-time monitoring is being implemented through the installation of CCTV cameras and mobile pumping facilities at vulnerable locations.
