Delhi Removes 3.4 Million Tonnes of Drain Silt Ahead of Monsoon, Urges Public Reporting
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the removal of 3.4 million metric tonnes of silt from drains across the city ahead of the monsoon season. She urged residents to report uncleared drains via the MCD 311 app for prompt action. Highlighting the success of last year's desilting at Minto Bridge underpass, she assured no waterlogging there this year and emphasized continuous monitoring of other vulnerable areas. The government is also pursuing long-term solutions to waterlogging amid a delayed monsoon.