Flood check: GMDA to have mock drills at 21 Ggm underpasses

The drills will be carried out in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Public Works Department (PWD), and DLF, depending on jurisdiction.

Published on: Apr 29, 2025, 06:40:16 IST

By Abhishek Behl

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As part of its flood preparedness drive ahead of the monsoon season, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has scheduled mock drills at 21 underpasses across the district to test the functionality of pumping machinery and diesel generator sets to prevent waterlogging.

A GMDA spokesperson confirmed that traffic will continue to move normally during the mock drills, with no disruption anticipated. (HT Archive)

“Drills have been scheduled at all the underpasses in the district, and the drainage system and pumps installed in the underpasses will be tested for their efficacy in preventing any water accumulation during the monsoon season,” said Vikram Singh, executive engineer, GMDA.

“Any remedial measures that need to be taken by the concerned departments will be executed on priority to curb any waterlogging concerns and inconvenience to commuters during the rainy season,” he added.

The drills will be carried out in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Public Works Department (PWD), and DLF, depending on jurisdiction.

Under NHAI’s jurisdiction, mock drills will be conducted at Ambience Mall, Subhash Chowk, and Shankar Chowk underpasses on May 5; IFFCO Chowk Metro Station to MG Road and Dhanwapur underpasses on May 6; and Vatika Chowk and Signature Tower underpasses on May 7. Drills at Rajiv Chowk and Medanta Road underpasses are scheduled for May 8, followed by Hero Honda Chowk on May 9. Sector 110/113 and Sector 109/110 underpasses will be covered on May 12, Sector 102/104 on May 13, and Sector 84/36B underpasses on May 14.

A GMDA spokesperson confirmed that traffic will continue to move normally during the mock drills, with no disruption anticipated.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Abhishek Behl
Abhishek Behl is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Gurugram bureau. With over a decade of experience in journalism, he reports on Gurugram's rapid urban transformation, covering the city's changing infrastructure, governance, and planning landscape. His reporting spans major civic agencies, such as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Behl has reported on key urban development issues such as RRTS projects, metro expansion, road and highway projects, water supply, drainage, mobility, environmental concerns, land use planning, affordable housing, and the city's real estate sector. He closely tracks policy decisions, infrastructure implementation, and their impact on the city and its residents. He also covers regulatory action against illegal constructions, urban flooding, traffic management, and initiatives aimed at improving civic services and sustainable development. Behl has also written on political developments in south Haryana, focusing on elections and governance. His journalism is driven by fact-based reporting, ground-level coverage, and an understanding of the social and economic dynamics of Gurugram. Apart from work he is a cyclist and a cricketer and a resident of Palam Vihar since 2010.Read More

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