Delhi Approves Rs 125 Cr Drain Remodelling Projects in North Delhi to Combat Waterlogging

• Delhi government approves three major drain remodelling projects worth over Rs 125 crore in north Delhi.
• Projects aim to address chronic waterlogging issues in areas like Azadpur and Model Town, following the Drainage Masterplan 2025.
• Work includes remodelling stormwater drains on Mall Road Extension (Azadpur H-Point to Mukarba Chowk and Camp Chowk to Azadpur H-Point).
• Another project targets drain remodelling in Model Town-II, Model Town-III, and Kushal Cinema Road.
• The Drainage Master Plan, unveiled last September, aims to reduce waterlogging by 50% in three years and flood accidents by 30% in five years.