Jung inspects de-silting work

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today reviewed the de-silting work of drains in different parts of the city, ahead of monsoon.
Seven teams, led by the Lt Governor, left the Raj Niwas at 3 PM to carry out inspections in different parts of Delhi.
They covered several districts such as South, North, East, West, Central, South East, North East, South West, North West, and Shahdara, the officials said.
Jung also inspected the Barapullah Drain, which falls under the South DMC.
He visited various locations, namely, Sarai Kale Khan, Nizamuddin, Lodi Road and Taimur Nagar and issued on the spot instructions to accompanying officials.

"Flooding is a serious issue for Delhi. While this is a visit ahead of the monsoon, the city needs a comprehensive plan to develop a robust sewerage system in Delhi," Jung said.

He stressed the need to connect storm water drains with effluent plants, so that only clean water goes into the Yamuna.
This should become part of the Yamuna Redevelopment plan for the city, the Lt Governor said.
The teams inspected the drains which fall under the command of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Public Works Department, South DMC, and East DMC.
A total of 11 sites were inspected till late evening, the officials said.

The Lt Governor will lead another round of inspections on the June 19 as part of efforts to try and ensure that Delhi residents face minimal water logging issues during the coming monsoon season.