Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday warned officials that negligence regarding waterlogging during the monsoon season would not be tolerated.

While heading the apex committee of the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department to review the preparedness of various departments for the upcoming monsoon season and potential flood situation, the chief minister directed that a nodal officer be appointed for every identified waterlogging point in Delhi, with clearly defined responsibilities.

“If waterlogging occurs in any area, the concerned officer will be held accountable. All departments should keep their teams on alert and remain prepared to deal with any emergency during the monsoon,” Gupta said.

She said equipment used for relief and rescue operations should be inspected in accordance with prescribed checklists. Departments were also instructed to make adequate arrangements for the safe evacuation of people in the event of flooding, she said.