NEW DELHI: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in its 43rd meeting held at Lok Niwas on Wednesday, reviewed key disaster preparedness measures for the national capital. The meeting was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor and co-chaired by the Chief Minister.
The Authority granted in-principle approval to the Delhi Urban Flood Mitigation Plan, with a proposed outlay of Rs 21,000 crore. The plan focuses on strengthening drainage infrastructure, desilting major drains, constructing additional stormwater channels, and deploying real-time flood monitoring systems to reduce waterlogging during the monsoon. The Chief Minister stressed timely implementation ahead of the rainy season.
A key decision was the establishment of a state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and an Integrated Command and Control Centre. These facilities will enable real-time coordination, predictive analytics using AI and satellite data, and faster response to disasters such as floods, earthquakes, fires and chemical emergencies. The L-G directed departments to expedite execution, while the Chief Minister said disaster resilience remains a top priority, guided by the Prime Minister’s 10-point agenda on disaster risk reduction.
The meeting also reviewed energy preparedness in view of the current geopolitical situation. Emphasis was laid on ensuring uninterrupted supply, preventing black marketing and hoarding, and promoting efficient energy use and renewable integration.
Fuel and gas availability was discussed in detail, with officials reviewing supply of LPG, PNG, petrol and diesel to ensure there are no disruptions.
Experts from the National Disaster Management Authority and the National Centre for Seismology shared inputs on strengthening preparedness.
In a post on X, the L-G said measures to tackle urban flooding and the Drainage Master Plan were discussed, along with directions for comprehensive fire audits following a recent residential fire incident.
Flood plan approved with Rs 21,000 crore outlay
The Authority granted in-principle approval to the Delhi Urban Flood Mitigation Plan, with a proposed outlay of Rs 21,000 crore. The plan focuses on strengthening drainage infrastructure, desilting major drains, and deploying real-time flood monitoring systems.