The LG said, "Nature doesn't inform us in advance; we have to be prepared for it," as Delhi received the highest recorded precipitation in a single day in July.
Following a substantial release of water from Haryana's Hathi Kund barrage, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday took stock of the situation arising due to the rising level of the Yamuna River. On Monday evening, the river crossed the “danger mark” much earlier than anticipated.
Speaking to the media, Saxena cited Delhi's “lack of preparedness” in dealing with the unprecedented rain and failure to clean the sewage in the river.
He said, “Waterlogging has become a yearly ritual. Sewage cleaning is not done, and drain water is not treated properly. Due to all these neglected tasks over the years, waterlogging occurs,” in an apparent jibe at the Delhi government.
