Delhi Clears 3.4 Million Tonnes of Silt to Prevent Monsoon Waterlogging

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi government has successfully removed 3.4 million metric tonnes of silt from drains across the capital. This massive desilting drive has been conducted ahead of the southwest monsoon to prevent chronic waterlogging in the city, with a particular focus on known low-lying hotspots such as the Minto Bridge underpass.

Speaking on the administration's preparedness, Chief Minister Gupta reached out to Delhi residents, urging them to actively assist the government in identifying any remaining problem areas. She requested that citizens report any drainage stretches where desilting work appears to be incomplete or neglected.

To facilitate this public cooperation, Gupta directed residents to use the MCD 311 mobile application to log their complaints. She assured the public that the government would take prompt action to address any incomplete desilting reported through the app.

According to the Chief Minister, the Delhi government is working on a long-term, permanent solution to resolve the city's chronic waterlogging issues. She highlighted the success of previous efforts as a model for the current initiative.

"There will be no waterlogging at the Minto Bridge underpass this year as well," Gupta said. "The desilting carried out last year has yielded results. We are also closely monitoring other waterlogging hotspots across the city."

The weather in Delhi on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, saw significant activity, with the city witnessing strong winds and thunderstorms. These weather conditions were triggered under the influence of a western disturbance.

While the southwest monsoon typically arrives in Delhi by June 27, meteorological patterns indicate that the monsoon has been delayed this year. This delay comes amid the ongoing civic efforts to secure the city's drainage infrastructure before the heavy rains begin.