As Delhi prepares for monsoon, precast stormwater drains to tackle waterlogging, reduce pollution in many parts
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Delhi's Public Works Department will use precast drain technology instead of cast in-situ methods to reduce waterlogging and pollution. Precast drains, factory-made from reinforced cement concrete, offer fifty-year guarantees versus three to four years for traditional methods. Installation is faster and causes less traffic disruption. The department has begun work in Shalimar Bagh and plans citywide expansion. Officials identified seventy-seven waterlogging hotspots for priority drainage improvements.
Key Entities
Public Works Department (PWD)DelhiParvesh Sahib SinghRekha Guptaprecast drain technologyShalimar BaghDrainage Master Plan 202577 waterlogging hotspots2,152 km drain network