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Gurgaon Officials Inspect Waterlogging Hotspots Pre-Monsoon
14 Apr
Summary
- MCG officials inspected key waterlogging-prone areas before the monsoon.
- A deadline of June 15 was set for all necessary monsoon preparedness arrangements.
- Sanitation and timely garbage collection were emphasized to prevent drain clogging.
Gurgaon Municipal Corporation (MCG) officials conducted inspections of critical areas prone to waterlogging as part of pre-monsoon preparations. This initiative was prompted by a meeting with state minister Rao Narbir Singh, who directed all departments to ensure readiness before the rainy season begins. The deadline for completing these arrangements is set for June 15.
Led by additional commissioner Pooja Chanwaria, teams reviewed drainage systems in several locations, including Basai Road and Sector 9A. Engineers were instructed to finalize drain cleaning, repair damaged infrastructure, and confirm resource availability. The officials also reviewed sanitation, stressing the importance of timely garbage collection to prevent clogged drains, a common cause of waterlogging.
Chanwaria warned that any level of negligence in executing these planned measures would not be tolerated, emphasizing accountability. The MCG faces recurring issues with waterlogging during monsoon, which often leads to traffic disruptions and significant inconvenience for city residents.
