From Majnu Ka Tila To Kashmere Gate: Delhi To Get 5 Km-Long Flood Wall To Save Vulnerable Areas

Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 13:26 IST

The project, with a sanctioned estimate of around Rs 50 crore, was cleared by the Yamuna Standing Committee in February this year.

From Majnu Ka Tila to Kashmere Gate — A nearly 5km-long flood wall along the Yamuna has been planned to prevent flooding of vulnerable areas in north Delhi. The development comes ahead of the heavy monsoon spells.

The project aims to create a protective barrier along Ring Road to stop floodwater from entering nearby low-lying city areas. The project, with a sanctioned estimate of around Rs 50 crore, was cleared by the Yamuna Standing Committee in February this year.

Irrigation and flood control minister Parvesh Verma stated that the project was part of a broader effort to strengthen the city’s flood management system.

“We want to be better prepared for the future. Our aim is to ensure that residents and traders in these areas do not face the same level of disruption again, even when the Yamuna swells," Verma was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

According to the report, a boundary wall will be built from Magazine Drain to Old Railway Bridge.

“The wall will be high enough so that it stays about 6 feet above the highest floodwater expected in that area, giving an extra safety buffer to the vulnerable areas," said an official.

It has been learnt that a tender has been floated for the work, however, no deadline has been fixed yet for the construction work.

The flood wall will run for a total length of 4.72km. Of this, around 850 metres will be built as a reinforced concrete retaining wall, which is a stronger structure designed to hold back soil and water pressure in more vulnerable sections near the river.

The remaining 3,870 metres will be constructed as a boundary wall using brick or stone masonry, which will act as a protective barrier to prevent floodwater from entering city areas.

The construction is taking place in view of the severe flooding that Delhi witnessed during the 2023 flood, when the Yamuna water had entered nearby residential areas.

Low-lying commercial and residential pockets along the riverbank, such as Yamuna Bazaar, the bustling Monastery Market and parts of Majnu Ka Tila, are frequently affected when the river swells during the monsoon.

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