Parvesh conducts inspections of arterial roads to assess monsoon preparedness
Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday conducted an inspection of the city’s arterial roads to assess monsoon preparedness ahead of the monsoon season.
Travelling across South Delhi under the “Government on Wheels” initiative, the Minister was joined by senior officials from multiple departments, turning the inspection into a moving assessment of critical stretches. The inspection covered Moolchand Crossing, AIIMS Crossing, the Chattarpur Metro stretch, Nelson Mandela Marg, the Munirka Flyover, Vivekanand Marg, and BJ Marg, along with several underpasses that are known pressure points during the monsoon.
“When you come to these locations yourself, the situation becomes very clear. You can see what has improved, where work is slow, and what could turn into a problem once heavy rain begins,” Parvesh Sahib Singh said.
At multiple stops, the Minister got down to examine drains, desilting work, and road conditions. In some areas, incomplete cleaning and potential choke points were identified, with immediate instructions given to address them within strict timelines.
“These are not small issues. A partially cleaned drain or a blocked outlet is enough to disrupt an entire stretch. The focus right now is to remove every such weak point before the rains test the system,” the minister said.
Particular attention was given to low-lying areas and underpasses, where even short spells of heavy rain can lead to water accumulation and traffic disruption. Officials were directed to ensure that these locations remain fully functional during peak rainfall.
