The Delhi government has officially sanctioned a 263-crore rupee plan aimed at overhauling the drainage infrastructure in the Kirari region. This decision comes in response to persistent flooding problems that plague the area whenever heavy rains occur. According to official government records, Kirari is home to more than 100 unauthorized colonies that currently operate without a centralized sewerage system.

These unauthorized settlements have placed significant strain on the existing, limited drainage infrastructure. During the monsoon season, the lack of adequate sewage disposal leads to waterlogging, which residents report often results in sewage-contaminated water flooding streets and homes. The new project is intended to mitigate these risks by establishing a functional drainage network. While the government has acknowledged the severity of the situation through this funding approval, the timeline for the project's completion and the specific technical strategies for integrating these unauthorized colonies into the city's broader sewage grid remain under development.