Last Updated on 04/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Waterlogging and filth clogged drains during the rainy season are creating great problems for the people of Delhi. After the death of three students due to drowning in the basement of a coaching institute in Old Rajendra Nagar, waterlogging in Delhi has now become a political issue. The Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor are face to face. The LG of Delhi visited several areas on Sunday and gave instructions to clean the drains clogged with filth.
Sharing a thread with pictures on social media platform X, LG Delhi wrote, “Today I visited and inspected Barapula, Kushak and Sunehri drains and Barapula bridge in Nizamuddin. The ground reality is appalling and shameful. Urgent corrective measures are needed to ensure smooth flow of water to reduce flooding.”
Today visited and inspected Barapula, Kushak and Sunhari drains and the historic Barapula bridge at Nizamuddin.
The ground reality is appalling and shameful. Urgent corrective measures need to be taken to ensure smooth flow of water to reduce flooding. pic.twitter.com/lVKh4JodQV– LG Delhi (@LtGovdelhi) August 4, 2024
‘This is the dirt that causes floods’
The LG wrote, ‘These three drains come under I&FCD and MCD. They carry rainwater to the Yamuna. Despite claims, their silt and dirt have not been removed for years. Out of 12 drains under the culvert in Barapula, only 5, out of 6 in Sunehri, and out of 7 in Kushak drains, only 4 are open and the rest are completely blocked, due to which the water flow capacity has reduced significantly. This results in backflow and flooding in the colonies.’
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‘I am committed to the people of Delhi’
In his thread, the LG wrote, ‘There is heavy encroachment on the historic Barapula bridge protected by the ASI. Only 5 out of 12 drains under the bridge are partially open. The rest are closed due to lack of silt cleaning for years. Instructed the accompanying officials to immediately remove silt from the clogged drains and clean them. Asked to remove debris and C&D waste.’
He wrote, ‘Also instructed to remove encroachment on Barapula within a week and restore the bridge to its original state. The pictures attached with this post tell the story of criminal negligence and mindless indifference of the concerned officials and their leadership. I am committed to the welfare of Delhi and its people.’
Delhi government and LG face to face
Let us tell you that the LG office had alleged that all the important files related to desalination in Delhi were kept pending by Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj for months. In response, Delhi government minister Saurabh Bhardwaj cornered the LG and BJP on several issues including drainage cleaning.
The minister said that the Delhi government had called an important meeting of officials in winter for desalting (removal of silt). But despite several notices, no official attended this meeting. Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the BJP governments in 20 states may not have made as much effort as the Delhi government has made for desalting.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)