India, June 6 -- With the monsoon approaching, Delhi minister Parvesh Verma - who holds the PWD and water portfolios - has directed officials to intensify efforts to tackle the city's drainage issues.

On Thursday, Verma inspected five locations in the Mehrauli area of south Delhi that are known for recurrent waterlogging. These include drains near Saket Gurudwara, Dargah Mehrauli, Moti Lal Nehru Camp, Kusumpur Pahadi, and the Qutub Institute area.

"This isn't just a drain-cleaning drive - it's a commitment. While earlier governments made excuses, we will be on the ground before, during, and after the rains to ensure our systems work and citizens are protected," Verma said.

He instructed officials to take a coordinated, timebound approa...