Gurugram : With the monsoon season approaching, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has intensified citywide preparations to tackle waterlogging and sewer-related issues. A high-level review meeting chaired by MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya on Wednesday assessed the city’s monsoon readiness, including drainage cleaning, sewer management, infrastructure upgrades, and emergency response arrangements.
155 Waterlogging Hotspots Under Active Monitoring
Officials informed the meeting that work is progressing rapidly at 155 identified waterlogging hotspots across Gurugram. These include 41 hyper-critical, 54 medium-risk, and 60 normal-category locations vulnerable to flooding during heavy rains.
Drainage improvement, sewer cleaning, desilting, and technical infrastructure works are being carried out on a war footing, with authorities targeting completion by May 31.
Over 408 Km of Storm Drains Already Cleaned
The civic body stated that Gurugram has nearly 607 kilometres of stormwater drains, out of which 408.59 kilometres have already been cleaned. The remaining work is expected to be completed by June 15.
To strengthen preparedness, MCG has also issued 56 tenders for sewer cleaning and maintenance. During the monsoon, the corporation plans to deploy 109 pumps and around 63 suction tankers for rapid response to flooding situations.
Special Focus on 40 Critical Sewer Points
The corporation has identified 40 critical sewerage points (S-40) requiring special attention. Work at 23 locations has already been completed, while the remaining projects are in their final stages and are expected to be finished before the onset of monsoon.
Ward-Level Emergency Deployment Plan Ready
MCG has prepared a ward-wise resource mapping strategy to ensure quick response during heavy rainfall. The plan includes deployment of 269 sewer workers, 84 suction tankers, 89 tractor-mounted pumps and 119 field workers
Additional machinery, supervisors, generators, and emergency teams will also remain stationed across wards.
Commissioner Dahiya directed the engineering wing to complete all drainage, sewer, and catchment-area improvement works within the stipulated timeline. The horticulture department was instructed to improve rainwater drainage in parks and green belts, while the electrical wing has been asked to inspect streetlights and power connections to prevent accidents such as electric shocks during the rainy season.
700 CCTV Cameras to Monitor Waterlogging
In a technology-driven approach, MCG will monitor waterlogging through nearly 700 CCTV cameras across the city. The civic body is also working on a centralised monitoring system, flood database, and flood-depth sensors to ensure faster complaint resolution and better flood management.