Smart City or Sinking City
Delhi’s Waterlogging Crisis Every monsoon, India’s capital transforms into a series of lakes. While the images of submerged buses and massive traffic jams go viral, the core issue remains unaddressed. The question is: Who is to blame? 1. Administrative Failure: Outdated Systems Ancient Drainage: Delhi’s drainage master plan is decades old and cannot handle the current population density or rainfall intensity. Lack of Coordination: Multiple agencies (MCD, PWD, DDA) often engage in a "blame game" rather than cleaning of drains before the rains arrive. Encroachment: Illegal constructions over natural drainage paths block the exit of rainwater. 2. Public Negligence: The Clogging Habit Waste Disposal: Citizens often throw plastic waste and garbage into open drains. This debris chokes the system, preventing even a functional drain from working. Lack of Civic Sense: Urban flooding is worsened when local communities treat drainage outlets as dump yards. 3. The Concrete Jungl...