New Delhi, More than 80,000 metric tonnes of sediment have been removed from 466 kilometers of drains in the city, achieving the objective of the first phase of the sediment removal operation, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) said. . he said Wednesday.
According to a statement, desilting of 713 drains, which are four feet or more deep, has been completed across the 12 zones of the civic body.
Apart from these, of the 22 drains to be transferred to the irrigation and flood control department, 14 were used in the MCD's desilting operation.
Of these 14 drains, 12 such as Sweeper Colony Drain, Magazine Drain, Military Civil Drain, Moat Drain (Vijay Ghat), ISBT Drain (Qudsia Bagh and Mori Gate) and Kailash Nagar Drain and Shastri Park Drain (on the eastern shore). of the Yamuna) have been cleaned, according to the MCD statement.
The MCD had set a target of June 30 to complete the first phase of cleaning the drains to prevent waterlogging during the rainy season.
On June 28, Delhi was brought to its knees after monsoon rains lashed the national capital and flooded most of it, including upscale areas.
"The MCD has achieved an average of more than 100 percent (103.37 percent) of the sediment removal target set for drains under its jurisdiction, successfully clearing 713 drains of four feet or more, spanning a total length of 466 km". the statement said.
"This comprehensive sediment removal operation has removed 80,690.4 metric tons of sediment, which is transported to landfills under continuous monitoring," he said.
To ensure thorough cleaning, the MCD has deployed extensive machinery. This includes the use of super suction machines, suction and jet machines, earth removal machines, backhoes and trucks, according to the release.
The MCD is also coordinating with other agencies like irrigation and flood control and public works departments and Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) to ensure comprehensive cleaning of all drains under its jurisdiction to mitigate the waterlogging problem, he said. .
To address waterlogging problems, 72 permanent pumping stations and 465 mobile and submersible pumps of various capacities are available. The MCD has also deployed additional portable bombs at vulnerable points in all its areas, the statement said.
“Senior officials, including all deputy commissioners (DCs) and zonal heads, are on high alert and actively monitoring desilting and waterlogging issues on the ground, ensuring rapid deployment of manpower and resources as required. "he added.
Control rooms at the MCD headquarters and its 12 zones are operational, allowing citizens to register complaints related to waterlogging, falling trees and damage to buildings, the statement said.
According to a statement, desilting of 713 drains, which are four feet or more deep, has been completed across the 12 zones of the civic body.
Apart from these, of the 22 drains to be transferred to the irrigation and flood control department, 14 were used in the MCD's desilting operation.
Of these 14 drains, 12 such as Sweeper Colony Drain, Magazine Drain, Military Civil Drain, Moat Drain (Vijay Ghat), ISBT Drain (Qudsia Bagh and Mori Gate) and Kailash Nagar Drain and Shastri Park Drain (on the eastern shore). of the Yamuna) have been cleaned, according to the MCD statement.
The MCD had set a target of June 30 to complete the first phase of cleaning the drains to prevent waterlogging during the rainy season.
On June 28, Delhi was brought to its knees after monsoon rains lashed the national capital and flooded most of it, including upscale areas.
"The MCD has achieved an average of more than 100 percent (103.37 percent) of the sediment removal target set for drains under its jurisdiction, successfully clearing 713 drains of four feet or more, spanning a total length of 466 km". the statement said.
"This comprehensive sediment removal operation has removed 80,690.4 metric tons of sediment, which is transported to landfills under continuous monitoring," he said.
To ensure thorough cleaning, the MCD has deployed extensive machinery. This includes the use of super suction machines, suction and jet machines, earth removal machines, backhoes and trucks, according to the release.
The MCD is also coordinating with other agencies like irrigation and flood control and public works departments and Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) to ensure comprehensive cleaning of all drains under its jurisdiction to mitigate the waterlogging problem, he said. .
To address waterlogging problems, 72 permanent pumping stations and 465 mobile and submersible pumps of various capacities are available. The MCD has also deployed additional portable bombs at vulnerable points in all its areas, the statement said.
“Senior officials, including all deputy commissioners (DCs) and zonal heads, are on high alert and actively monitoring desilting and waterlogging issues on the ground, ensuring rapid deployment of manpower and resources as required. "he added.
Control rooms at the MCD headquarters and its 12 zones are operational, allowing citizens to register complaints related to waterlogging, falling trees and damage to buildings, the statement said.
