PWD Inspects 139 Waterlogging Sites Along MG Road, Old Delhi–Gurugram Road
Senior Public Works Department (PWD) officials carried out intensive field inspections across 139 identified waterlogging locations on Saturday, August 29, 2026, covering major arterial routes including MG Road, Old Delhi–Gurugram Road, and Mahipalpur Bypass Road.
The large-scale inspection exercise was launched following instructions from Lieutenant Governor T. S. Sandhu during an August 25 review meeting, which was convened after heavy rains caused widespread water accumulation across key transit points. Officials were tasked with evaluating immediate and short-term interventions that could be executed using existing infrastructure and available resources.
The inspected sites comprise 113 vulnerable locations originally mapped by traffic police during downpours up to August 20, along with 26 additional waterlogged stretches identified following rainfall on August 24.
Senior department engineers and administrative heads conducted simultaneous spot checks across different zones. The special secretary inspected critical stretches along MG Road, Old Delhi–Gurugram Road, and Mahipalpur Bypass Road, while the principal secretary covered the Mehrauli–Badarpur Road corridor.
The engineer-in-chief surveyed key North Zone bottlenecks, including the Nangloi–Najafgarh Road, Jahangirpuri Metro Station area, Model Town, and Lala Jagat Narain Marg. Chief engineers also inspected chronic trouble spots such as New Rohtak Road, 100 Feet Road in Burari, Balbir Singh Sidhu Marg, Prembari Underpass, Palla, Dabri Nala Road, Rao Tula Ram Marg, and Najafgarh–Kapashera Road.
Superintending engineers and chief engineers have been directed to prepare comprehensive, location-wise observation reports. These reports, which must include specific recommendations for both immediate relief and long-term drainage upgrades, are scheduled for submission to the principal secretary by August 31.
To tighten field supervision, the department has also ordered the distribution of branded jackets and raincoats bearing the PWD logo to pump-house operators, pump operators, assistant engineers, and junior engineers. Officials stated the move aims to establish direct accountability and fix responsibility in instances of field laxity.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the monsoon season commenced on July 2 this year and typically draws to a close around September 25.
