Situation improved in Bawana's JJ colony after Munak canal barrage broke down
Jul 12, 2024
New Delhi [India], July 12 : A day after the Munak canal barrage broke down, the situation on Friday improved in JJ colony of Bawana in Northwest Delhi that led to severe waterlogging in the area. 
On Thursday night dewatering machines were used to clear waterlogging in the JJ Colony after a breach in the sub-branch of the Munak Canal, which is a part of the Western Yamuna Canal.
A breach in the Munak Canal, led to severe waterlogging in the nearby residential areas yesterday. Its Career Lined Channel (CLC) that runs into Bawana broke, leading to floods in nearby areas.
Delhi LG VK Saxena took stock of the flooding. The CEO-Delhi Jal Board said the breach was being repaired at a war footing and would be completed by Friday evening.
Delhi LG has taken serious note of the massive breach in the CLC branch of Munak Canal and has advised the Chief Secretary to take the matter with Water Minister and Minister of Flood Control Department of the Government of the National Capital Territoy of Delhi so as to ensure that the matter is taken up with the Haryana Authorities at the appropriate level and this channel is restored, repaired and maintained at the earliest.
The LG in his letter, has given several directions including to the CEO of Delhi Jal Board to coordinate with the Government of Haryana authorities to ensure the restoration of the Munak Canal at the earliest.
NDRF teams were immediately dispatched to evacuate affected people from the area. Irrigation and Flood Control Department were directed to deploy pumps to drain out water at the earliest and provide additional boats to NDRF as required.
Directions were also given for adequate arrangements to be provided by DUSIB for relief and rehabilitation measures and making available basic minimum services including shelter. The Disaster Management Cell of the Revenue Department was advised to provide relief as per norms.
Area District Magistrate was directed to deploy a team of executive magistrates to coordinate relief and rescue operations.
