Delhi PWD Minister Atishi Boosts Minto Bridge Pump Capacity Post-Heavy Rains

Delhi PWD Minister Atishi directed officials to enhance the pump house capacity at the Minto Bridge underpass after it got waterlogged following heavy rains. Accompanied by senior officials, Atishi mandated the improvements to prevent future waterlogging issues, emphasizing the need for new technologies and increased capacity.

In a decisive response to the waterlogging caused by unprecedented rainfall, Delhi's PWD Minister Atishi has ordered a significant enhancement to the pump house capacity at the Minto Bridge underpass. This directive follows a thorough inspection by Atishi and her team on Sunday.

Atishi's proactive measures aim to combat the underpass's susceptibility to waterlogging, which became particularly apparent when 228 mm of rain fell in just 24 hours, a sharp contrast to the usual 20-25 mm during monsoon days. According to an official statement, the unexpected downpour exacerbated existing drainage issues despite previous upgrades that had successfully managed up to 100 mm of rain.

The minister emphasized the urgency of employing advanced technologies and increasing pump capacity to prevent similar disruptions in the future. This directive highlights the city's commitment to bolstering infrastructure resilience against extreme weather conditions.

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