Drain regulator proposed at Mungeshpur to prevent Yamuna water backflow during floods
New Delhi: The Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department will construct a new drain regulator on the Mungeshpur drain in outer north Delhi as part of its monsoon measures aimed at preventing backflow from the Yamuna into low-lying areas, an official said on Thursday. The proposed regulator will be installed at the point where the drain connects with the Yamuna floodplain and is expected to help control the water movement during periods of high river discharge. (HT Archive) The proposed regulator will be installed at the point where the drain connects with the Yamuna floodplain and is expected to help control the water movement during periods of high river discharge. A drain regulator is an iron gate structure and forms a key part of Delhi’s flood-control system, particularly in vulnerable areas near embankments and floodplains. There are 40 such regulators across the city. The official said the new regulator was proposed during the review of vulnerable infrastructure. In July 2023, Yamuna reached a record 208.6 metres and several parts of Delhi witnessed severe …
