Delhi Rains: HC Reprimands Authorities, Says Minto Bridge Flooding Photos Made National Capital Look Like Tribal Area
The High Court has asked for solutions from the Delhi Government counsel and said that there must surely be a way to increase the drainage capacity of Delhi and has instructed the government to get organised on the matter.
New Delhi, July 26: The Delhi High Court has come down heavily on Delhi government on the issue of flooding under the Minto Bridge, which showed a DTH bus almost submerged in water that had collected under the bridge due to excessive rains. The Court, in its comment, said that the pictures of the bus submerged in water, made Delhi look like a tribal area. The High Court also took notice of the comment given by Delhi Government Counsel, who said in his reply that the existing drainage in Delhi is designed for certain capacity only.
On which, the High Court is reported to have asked that “can we do something to increase the volumes?” The High Court had earlier taken suo moto cognizance of water logging in the capital. Check the ANI tweet below, mentioning the Delhi High Court's stringent comment on the Minto Bridge waterlogging:
On July 13, passengers aboard a DTC bus had a narrow escape as the bus got submerged under the Minto Road Bridge today, following heavy rains across the national capital, an officer from the Delhi Fire Services said.
The bus was carrying seven-eight persons, including the driver and the conductor, and we were informed about the bus stuck in water around 4.15 pm, he added.
The Delhi High Court's comment comes in the wake of severe criticism faced by Delhi Municipal authority for not being monsoon ready. The High Court has asked for solutions from the Delhi Government counsel and said that there must surely be a way to increase the drainage capacity of Delhi and has instructed the government to get organised on the matter.
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