Civic bodies ramp up preparations to deal with waterlogging as IMD predicts heavy rain in Delhi

Delhi civic bodies are intensifying efforts to address waterlogging following heavy rains that inundated the city, causing significant disruptions. With the IMD issuing an "orange alert" until July 2, measures include increased manpower and equipment deployment. The NDMC has stationed additional pumps and super suction machines in flood-prone areas like Golf Links and Bharti Nagar, while monitoring vulnerable zones through CCTV surveillance. Similarly, the MCD has activated 24x7 control rooms, deployed mobile pumps...