NEW DELHI: Delhi minister Atishi on Monday directed officials to find solutions to address the overflow of drains passing through central Delhi during heavy rains.

The drain overflowed after a record-breaking rainfall of 228 mm on June 28, causing waterlogging in the surrounding areas.

Atishi inspected the drain along with senior officials on Monday.

The senior AAP leader said in a post in Hindi, "Central Delhi's water flows into Yamuna from drain number 12 near ITO. When Delhi received 228 mm of rain on June 28, the drain overflowed and surrounding areas were waterlogged." Done." X.

"Today, I inspected this drain along with Mayor @OberoShelly and senior officials and directed to find short-term and long-term solutions to stop the overflow," he said.