It's normal for drains to take up to 1.5 hours to clear after a spell of heavy rain, says CM
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed concerns over waterlogging in parts of Delhi on Wednesday, following pre-monsoon showers a day earlier.
She assured that the government had made a note of all the spots that were inundated and assured that the necessary repair works are being carried out.
'When it pours, the drains are not able to handle the sudden flow of excess water. There is no 'tawa (hot pan)' beneath (the drains) to make the water evaporate. If water gets cleared in one to one-and-a-half hours, it is considered normal. If it doesn't get cleared after that, it's a problem and the drain needs to be checked,' the CM told reporters.
'Some work still needs to be done, and it will be properly done in the future. This I promise to the people of Delhi,' said Ms. Gupta.
More rains expected
Following Tuesday's showers, the city's maximum temperature dropped on Wednesday to 34.2 degrees Celsius, which is 4.6 degrees below the normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. More rain is expected till May 24. The IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert for Thursday, warning of a thunderstorm and moderate-to-heavy rain in parts of the city.
Monsoon is expected to reach the national capital around June 25.
Yoga Day events
The CM also said that the Delhi government will organise yoga events at 11 locations in the city on June 21, International Yoga Day.
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