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News1816-12-2025, 13:45

Rekha Gupta: Delhi's waterlogging, pollution are legacy issues; govt seeks solutions

  • Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stated that waterlogging and pollution are "legacy problems" her government is actively working to solve.
  • CM Gupta inspected desilting work at Sunehri Nala, criticizing previous Congress and AAP governments for neglecting drainage and pollution issues.
  • She highlighted that the Sunehri Nala lacked worker entry points for cleaning and mentioned installing mist sprayers, with results expected over time.
  • Her remarks followed an incident where she was greeted with "AQI, AQI" chants at an event with Lionel Messi.
  • Delhi's air quality improved slightly to an AQI of 377 on Tuesday, down from 498 the previous day, amidst smog and low temperatures.

Why It Matters: It highlights government efforts to resolve Delhi's critical urban problems.

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