Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs dangerous tree removal before monsoon
As Delhi prepares for the monsoon, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered quick removal of dangerous trees to help prevent accidents during storms.
The move comes after a high-level meeting with Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, where city leaders reviewed how ready Delhi is for unpredictable El Nino rains.
Delhi reduces waterlogging to 34
Gupta pushed for urgent repairs (think filling potholes and covering open drains) to keep streets safer.
Thanks to ongoing efforts, spots known for waterlogging have dropped from 194 in 2024 to just 34 this year.
While most agencies finished their desilting work on time, Public Works Department hit delays because of encroachments.
To stay prepared, emergency teams are on standby and departments have been told to coordinate better, with strict accountability promised if things go wrong.