Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has asked the Delhi government to prepare an integrated flood-control plan for the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The plan is intended to address drainage problems across the city as a whole, rather than through separate local fixes. The issue is important because monsoon flooding in cities is usually linked to weak drainage, poor coordination among agencies, and inadequate maintenance of stormwater channels.

The review meeting on flood management also covered strengthening the response system, using drain maintenance more effectively, and improving coordination among agencies before the monsoon. The immediate administrative question is not only how to remove water faster, but also how to create a citywide system that can prevent repeated flooding in vulnerable areas.

Why it matters for UPSC

Urban flooding is a recurring governance and disaster-management issue, so it connects directly to GS2 and GS3. The Delhi case is useful for discussing cooperative administrative planning, accountability in municipal services, and resilience in fast-growing cities.

Background and earlier position

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