IRF , global road safety body offers support to Delhi government to get rid of water logging problem during rains in the capital
New Delhi: International Road Federation (IRF) , the global road safety body working for better and safer roads worldwide, has offered its support to the Delhi government to get rid of the water logging problem during rains in the national capital.
“Each year during monsoons water accumulation on various roads throws life out of gear for a few hours soon after a heavy downpour, resulting in snarling traffic jams, leaving commuters fuming and fretting. IRF has offered Delhi government with excellent engineering solutions to relieve the national capital and its citizens from waterlogging permanently ” said Mr K K Kapila , president emeritus , International Road Federation (IRF) .
“Water harvesting pits can be the best solutions for the waterlogging issues. This is very successful in all other countries where currently there are no more waterlogging issues. It is an easily solvable problem “ said Mr Kapila .
“What needs to do is, simply create 200 meter long and 20-30 m wide water harvesting pits in all low lying areas. These when created will help in recharging the ground water, as well as help in dewatering the excessive rain flow. We need to provide these pits in all low-lying areas in Delhi and once it is done, it will be a win-win for everyone.” Said Mr Kapila.
“Delhi will have enough ground water to enable us to meet the water supply requirements. It will also avoid flooding, thereby saving precious pavements from being damaged. It will result in substantial saving in maintenance funds, plus will ensure that there is no inconvenience to the citizens of Delhi.” Mr Kapila added .
“IRF has offered to provide the design drawings for water harvesting, along with specifications, and to answer queries that may be raised. The water harvesting work can start at a few identified locations in coming days so that the impact can be seen during the winter rains. Once the effectiveness is proven for everyone to see, it will be worthwhile to handle other waterlogged areas in the city.” He added .