New Delhi, June 25 -- The Delhi Government's Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to install a new stormwater management system featuring real-time monitoring and a facility to issue immediate alerts in a bid to address the perpetual issue of waterlogging at the Minto Bridge underpass.
This underpass in the central Delhi area connects Connaught Place to Deen Dyal Upadhyaya Marg and is infamous for heavy flooding almost every monsoon season. Despite several efforts in the past, waterlogging remains a major concern at this location.
According to an official, the department is planning a technical intervention that will feature a facility for issuing an immediate alert to officials in case of any fault or breakdown at the pump house, am...