PWD identifies 448 waterlogging hotspots
The Public Works Department has identified 448 waterlogging hotspots in New Delhi and issued a 10-point standard operating procedure to manage dewatering pumps during the monsoon. The SOP aims to ensure public safety and effective drainage by establishing guidelines for the operation and maintenance of these pumps. Key measures include continuous monitoring and safety protocols to prevent electrical hazards and unauthorized access.
- ▪The PWD has identified 448 waterlogging hotspots across New Delhi.
- ▪A 10-point SOP has been issued to monitor dewatering pumps ahead of the monsoon.
- ▪The SOP includes safety measures such as keeping unauthorized persons away from pump sites.
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The Hindu BureauNEW DELHI: The Public Works Department (PWD) has identified 448 waterlogging hotspots across the Capital and issued a 10-point standard operating procedure (SOP) to monitor dewatering pumps ahead of the monsoon and prevent inundation.The government said the SOP aims to establish a systematic procedure for the deployment, operation, monitoring and maintenance of dewatering pumps during the monsoon, ensure public safety, and maintain smooth drainage.It mandates that pumps be operated on auto mode wherever automation is available, with continuous monitoring to check for vibration, overheating, unusual noise or leakage.
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