To prevent flooding during monsoon, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the Delhi government to submit an undertaking that the desilting works of 24 drains in the national capital will be completed by May 31. The green body was hearing the issue of desilting of the 24 drains, which fall in the Yamuna. The tribunal directed the additional chief secretary to appear virtually on the next date of hearing to inform the tribunal about adhering to the timeline and ensuring there was no flooding during the monsoon. The matter has been posted for further proceedings on February 27.
In a recent order, the bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that the I&FCD had submitted a report dated February 20 about the status of desilting the drains along with details regarding the timeline for completion of the work. According to the report, the timeline for completing the desilting work across all drains is May 31.
