Repair work continues on Delhi’s Munak sub Canal after breach innundates Bawana JJ colony

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Repair work on a sub branch of the Munak Canal of North Delhi continued on Friday, a day after it breached resulting in water entering residential areas, incuding in the JJ colony of Bawana in Northwest Delhi.

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. Its Career Lined Channel (CLC) that runs into Bawana broke, leading to floods in nearby areas.

Yesterday, 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.

Local public announcements may be made to make people aware of the arrangements, the letter issued by the LG read. Health Department may ensure that medical teams are in place to address any exigencies and medical emergency.

“The breach in the Munak Canal underlines the absence of adequate maintenance of the Canal, which should have be undertaken by Delhi Jal Board through Haryana Irrigation Department from time to time,” wrote Delhi L-G to Chief Secretary.