Delhi hit by overnight rainfall, key areas flooded as IMD predicts more showersDelhi Rain: Heavy rain brought brief relief from the oppressive humidity in Delhi, but also caused widespread waterlogging in central parts...
03 Aug, 2025, 07.31 AM IST
Delhi: Despite claims of unclogged drains, national capital's waterlogging problems persistHeavy rainfall in Delhi led to significant waterlogging on Wednesday, impacting key roads and various localities. Despite claims of extensi...
24 Jul, 2025, 03.21 PM IST
Early jitters: May rains shed light on Delhi's poor preparedness for monsoonHeavy rainfall in Delhi exposed the city's inadequate monsoon preparedness, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Key ar...
03 May, 2025, 01.38 PM IST
Delhi's promise of European-quality roads remains a distant dreamDelhi's roads remain battered with potholes and broken surfaces due to heavy rainfall and poor maintenance. Experts highlight the lack of p...
01 Oct, 2024, 01.00 PM IST
Water water everywhere? Delhi govt has a long-term solution for waterlogging issueThe Delhi government has proposed long-term solutions to tackle the city's persistent waterlogging issues during monsoon. Key measures incl...
22 Aug, 2024, 02.43 PM IST
AAP blames Centre over fund crunchHaving wrested the MCD from the BJP with a decisive mandate in December 2024, the AAP is now directly responsible for the municipal and civ...
02 Aug, 2024, 12.02 AM 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
Yogi Adityanath wants Gomti project linked to Namami GangeThe chief minister said that since Gomti is a tributary of the Ganga, there should not be any problem in linking this project with Namami G...
28 Mar, 2017, 06.18 AM IST
Unauthorised colonies born out of greed: High CourtThe observation came while dismissing a plea of a resident welfare association (RWA) to restrain the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) from...
04 Jan, 2017, 06.08 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
Urban flooding: Act before cars and bikes start floating in streets againWaterlogging during rains is part of the urban experience. However, in the past decade, there has been an increase in urban flood events ac...
20 Aug, 2016, 06.17 AM IST
Days before deluge, MBA student Sai Prahlad flagged Chennai’s drainage as a worryShortly before the skies descended on Chennai, Prahlad posted an uncannily prescient note on the Union government’s citizen engagement webs...
05 Dec, 2015, 06.13 AM IST
- Floods due to impact of climate change, CSE says
An Indian green body today said that the floods in Chennai are an impact of climate change and the "unprecedented deluge" that the city has...
05 Dec, 2015, 01.00 AM IST
- No dedicated Delhi master plan on sewerage rehabilitation: CAG
Delhi is yet to have a dedicated master plan on sewerage rehabilitation, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General said today.
01 Aug, 2014, 11.09 PM IST
Delhi polls: Poor civic amenities may pose hurdle as Arvinder Singh eyes 4th winGandhi Nagar's crumbling infrastructure and poor civic amenities may pose some challenge to Revenue Minister Arvinder Singh in the electora...
27 Nov, 2013, 11.43 AM 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
- Delhi Cabinet gives nod to Rs 152 cr storm-water drain project
The Delhi Cabinet on Monday gave its nod to a Rs 152 crore project to construct storm-water drain from Mahipalpur Chowk to Najafgarh drain.
16 Jun, 2008, 05.41 PM IST