From June 15, lodge waterlogging complaints on govt’s 24x7 helpline

The Delhi government will launch a helpline to receive complaints related to waterlogging in the city during the monsoon season.

Delhi Public Works Department minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday chaired a meeting of different agencies to take stock of monsoon preparedness in the city.

“The minister directed the launching of a call centre for receiving complaints of waterlogging from June 15 onwards. The toll-free helpline number is 1800118595. The minister directed the helpline number to be made functional on a 24x7 basis,” said a Delhi government spokesperson.

The three municipal corporations of the city along with DDA, PWD, the flood & irrigation department and the DJB have been directed to complete all work on monsoon preparedness by June 7.

“The agencies have also been directed to keep their pumps for draining water out of waterlogged streets ready by June 7. All the agencies have assured the minister that they are working to meet the deadline. The PWD informed that 1447 pumps will be available for use by different agencies. The minister directed the PWD, DDA and MCDs to complete the desilting of drains in their respective areas by June 7,” the spokesperson added.