Delhi Traffic Police has identified 21 locations across the Capital where waterlogging has emerged as a recurring monsoon problem, with these spots inundated both this year and last year. The data points to persistent drainage concerns even as the overall number of waterlogged locations has fallen.
Waterlogging spots down from last year
According to data collected by the Delhi Traffic Police and cited by Hindustan Times, 72 locations reported waterlogging between July 2, when this year's monsoon began, and August 7. This was significantly lower than the 169 locations recorded in 2025 and 194 in 2024, marking a decline of nearly 57% and 63%, respectively.
The latest figures come after heavy spells of rain caused water to accumulate on several roads across Delhi, affecting traffic movement and making commuting difficult.
South, central Delhi see most repeat spots
Of the 21 locations that were waterlogged in both years, south and central Delhi accounted for five each. East, north and northwest Delhi had three repeat trouble spots each, while west Delhi had two.
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The Pul Prahladpur, Zakhira and Minto Bridge underpasses were among the prominent locations repeatedly affected. Utsav Park in Patparganj and the Purana Quila Road-C-Hexagon stretch were also on the list.
The full list of 72 locations showed south Delhi had the highest number of waterlogged stretches this year, with 24 locations, followed by northwest Delhi with 16. North and central Delhi recorded 13 each.
Mehrauli-Badarpur Road among worst-hit
The Mehrauli-Badarpur Road emerged as one of the worst-affected stretches in south Delhi, with at least 12 locations reporting waterlogging. These included Pul Prahladpur underpass, Jamia Hamdard T-Point, Devli Mor T-Point and stretches near Batra Hospital and Pipal Chowk.
Several locations in New Delhi and NDMC areas, including Minto Bridge, Janpath-Tolstoy Marg, Purana Quila Road-C-Hexagon and Bhairon Marg-Mathura Road, were also affected.
NDMC cites corrective measures
The NDMC said corrective and preventive measures had already been taken at vulnerable points.
At the Janpath-Tolstoy Marg junction, a damaged drainage system affected during DMRC construction has been rectified, while additional dewatering pumps were deployed near Tibetan Market.
“Consequently, no waterlogging has been observed at the Janpath-Tolstoy Marg junction or near Tibetan Market during the recent rains,” an NDMC official said.
“NDMC is keeping a close watch on all identified vulnerable points during the monsoon and is taking proactive measures,” the official added.
Ageing drains add to problem
Vijayanta Arya Goyal, additional commissioner of police (traffic), said the data was based on real-time inputs from personnel on the ground.
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“Our field formation shares realtime information about waterlogging locations along with photographs and videos with the control room. Accordingly, the information is relayed to the concerned civic agencies such as the MCD, PWD and NDMC for necessary action,” she said.
Officials cited ageing drainage systems, silt and garbage accumulation, faulty designs and inadequate maintenance among the factors contributing to waterlogging.