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Gurugram Floods: Drainage Audit Mandated for Revamp
12 Sep
Summary
- A comprehensive technical audit of Gurugram's drainage system has been ordered.
- The Haryana Human Rights Commission took suo motu action after heavy rainfall.
- An integrated revamp plan must be prepared by December 15, 2026.
Gurugram's storm-water drainage infrastructure is set for a comprehensive technical audit, as mandated by the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC). The commission initiated this action based on media reports detailing severe waterlogging and disruption of essential services during recent heavy rainfall.
The HHRC noted that the recurring flooding suggests systemic issues with civic infrastructure, not just temporary problems. Consequently, various civic bodies, including the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), must conduct a city-wide assessment.
This audit will evaluate the existing drainage network, its capacity, and identify chronic waterlogging points. An integrated, time-bound revamping plan, incorporating short-, medium-, and long-term measures, is required. The plan must address hydrological, hydraulic, and environmental factors.
Furthermore, the commission seeks a report on school transport safety protocols during heavy rains, including emergency response measures for stranded buses and children. Identification of emergency corridors for essential services is also mandated.
The final compliance report from all concerned authorities is due before the commission's next hearing on December 15, 2026.
