Delhi PWD Minister: Rohtak Road Drainage Project in Final Stage.

The storm water drain project along Rohtak Road is in its final stage and is expected to bring relief to thousands of residents affected by waterlogging during the monsoon, said Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Sunday.

During an inspection of the ongoing work, Verma expressed satisfaction with the progress, noting that the major drainage upgrade will benefit Kirari and surrounding areas in West Delhi. He also reviewed additional irrigation and flood control works aimed at addressing waterlogging across the region.

The project covers the development of storm water drains from the Kirari Suleman Drain near Nangloi Metro Station to the Hiran Kudna Drain, including key stretches between Metro Pillar Nos. 428 to 626, and from Tikri Border to Hiran Kudna Drain on both sides of the road. The total project cost is approximately ₹113.98 crore.

Officials said the RCC drain being constructed varies in width from 1.2 metres to 2.25 metres, designed to handle heavy storm water flows during peak monsoon conditions. About 16,000 metres of the drain have been completed, with 2,200 metres still under construction. The work, which began in February 2025, is progressing steadily.

Verma said solving the waterlogging issue in West Delhi has been a long-standing demand of residents. “For many years, areas such as Mundka, Rajdhani Park, and nearby localities have faced severe inconvenience during the monsoon due to water accumulation. This project is designed to address the problem in a systematic and permanent manner,” he said.

Once completed, rainwater will flow smoothly from the Nangloi region into the Kirari Suleman Drain and further into the Hiran Kudna Drain, ensuring faster storm water disposal.

Alongside the storm water drainage project, a ₹23.51 crore Irrigation and Flood Control project has also been implemented to divert water from the Kirari Suleman Drain into a supplementary drain, improving flow management during heavy rainfall. Officials said this project has already been completed and will significantly enhance the area’s drainage capacity.

Verma added that the government is committed to improving drainage infrastructure across Delhi to better prepare the city for the monsoon season.