Delhi government approves flood protection wall and silt disposal projects

The Delhi government approved projects worth Rs 622 crore to improve flood management and drainage infrastructure in India's capital.

Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh and the Flood Control Board authorized the construction of a 4.7-km reinforced cement concrete wall along the Yamuna river. The wall will stand between six to seven feet tall and cost approximately Rs 99 crore. This structure aims to protect low-lying houses and roads from high water levels during the monsoon season.

The Board also approved three biomining projects worth Rs 260 crore to manage silt removed from the city's drains. These projects will help prevent desilted material from washing back into the drains during rainfall, particularly in the Najafgarh drain. Additionally, the government plans to develop drain banks with walkways and green belts to create public spaces and address encroachment.