MCD Gears Up for Monsoon, Tackles Waterlogging Challenges

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to hold a crucial meeting on April 17 to discuss monsoon preparedness and waterlogging mitigation strategies. Key topics include drain desilting, nodal officers for prone areas, pump activation, inter-departmental coordination, and addressing garbage-vulnerable points and unsafe structures.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is taking proactive steps to prepare for the monsoon season and address waterlogging issues. A meeting scheduled for April 17 will focus on preparedness strategies, as confirmed by a civic official.

The agenda will cover the desilting of drains, appointment of nodal officers in waterlogging-prone areas, and mapping drainage systems. Supervisory staff deployment, servicing of permanent pumping stations, and strategic placement of portable pumps are also on the table.

MCD will prioritize inter-departmental coordination, particularly between engineering and sanitation departments, to ensure timely activation of pumps and manpower deployment. Attention will also be given to unsafe structures and cleanliness around sensitive areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)