NDMC has a robotic plan to save Delhi from waterlogging this rainy seasonThe New Delhi Municipal Council has launched a technology-driven Monsoon Action Plan 2026. This initiative aims to significantly reduce wat...
09 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Noida man compares temperature gap between the road and under a tree amid heatwave, the stark gap will shock youA viral video from Noida shows a stark temperature difference between asphalt and shaded areas, proving trees offer substantial cooling. As...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
India weather alert: IMD reports heatwave conditions alongside heavy rainfall and thunderstormsIndia faces extreme weather. Heavy rains lash the Northeast, while heatwaves grip North and Central India. Thunderstorms and hailstorms are...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Centre proposes to continue river basin management scheme with Rs 2,183 crore outlay for 2026- 31The government plans to continue the River Basin Management scheme from 2026 to 2031. A budget of Rs 2,183 crore is proposed. This initiati...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Delhi government approaches World Bank to get funds for drainage master planDelhi's Public Works Department is seeking financial aid from the World Bank for its ambitious drainage master plan. The project, estimated...
02 Feb, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Delhi to get permanent relief from waterlogging; construction of 4 major trunk drains underway: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi is upgrading its drainage system with a new Master Plan. Four major drains are being developed to tackle waterlogging. Projects in Ki...
11 Jan, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Delhi needs storm water drainage plan, say expertsWater flows on the roads even from the rooftops of homes as there is no proper outlet to the drainage system, said architect and urban plan...
01 Aug, 2024, 11.53 PM IST
Give drain pipes the respect they deserve!A video of a Gurugram resident has gone viral after she blamed corruption for the city's waterlogging problems caused by the monsoon. The f...
15 Jul, 2023, 10.11 PM IST
Delhi airport's forecourt waterlogged, 3 flights cancelled, 5 diverted due to heavy rainsVarious videos of the Delhi airport were posted on social media sites that showed cars submerged in water in the forecourt. The videos also...
11 Sep, 2021, 08.02 PM IST
World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Arvind KejriwalThe chief minister made the announcement after taking part in a review meeting on city's drainage system with officials from Public Works D...
19 Jul, 2021, 11.38 PM IST
Blaming the administration for sub-merged cities after monsoons will not solve anythingIt needs a scientific plan and a systematic approach with a clear goal and vision. Sadly, this is missing, despite huge amounts being alloc...
04 Sep, 2016, 07.48 AM IST
Kejriwal-led Delhi government launches 24X7 helpline to register waterlogging complaintsThe move came after two days of rain exposed poor drainage system of the city, causing knee-deep waterlogging in some areas.
10 Jul, 2015, 10.03 PM IST
- CAG orders audit of flood control, drainage system in Delhi
CAG Shashi Kant Sharma has ordered audit of the flood control measures and the drainage system in the capital on priority basis.
23 Jul, 2013, 05.54 PM IST
Govt to strengthen embankments, drainage system in East DelhiThe Delhi government today decided to strengthen a number of embankments and the drainage system in East Delhi.
24 Jun, 2013, 10.10 PM IST
- Delhi's drainage system defunct, outdated
Senior PWD officials admitted that the drainage system was defunct and that it was the main reason for the waterlogging problem.
10 Sep, 2011, 01.34 PM IST
- Maharashtra gets two more projects under JNNURM
Aiming at providing sewerage facilities to urban poor, Urban Development Ministry has approved Storm Water Drainage Project and underground...
01 Sep, 2008, 10.25 PM IST
- Mumbai unclogged: Govt approves Rs 1200 cr for drainage system
Govt on Thursday gave its approval for the improvement of the drainage system in Mumbai at an estimated cost of over Rs 1200.53 cr.
12 Jul, 2007, 05.31 PM IST