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Over 57% desilting of Delhi drains completed ahead of monsoon
Officials say desilting across 76 major Delhi drains has reached 57.68%, removing 1.65 million cubic metres of silt against a target of 2.86 million. Work on 21 priority drains has exceeded 76% completion, while the Najafgarh drain system is about 48% complete and the remaining 55 drains have surpassed 63% progress. A procurement plan worth over ₹94 crore aims to upgrade machinery, with 12 machines already procured and orders placed, along with measures to dispose of silt and monitor progress to finish before the monsoon.
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Desilting progress in Delhi drains as of reporting
April 23, 2026
The Irrigation and Flood Control Department reported that desilting across 76 major drains has reached 57.68%, with over 1.65 million cubic metres of silt removed against a target of 2.86 million cubic metres. Work on 21 priority drains has crossed 76% completion. The Najafgarh drain system has completed nearly 48%, while the remaining 55 drains have achieved over 63% progress. Work is being carried out simultaneously across multiple locations, focusing on vulnerable points identified from previous seasons. A procurement plan worth over ₹94 crore aims to upgrade mechanical capacity, including 38 specialised machines; 12 machines have been procured and orders placed for others. Proper disposal of silt, regular field inspections, and real-time monitoring are in place to maintain progress and quality, with the aim to finish the remaining desilting before the peak monsoon period.