Gurugram: Admin prepares for monsoon; steps up measures to curb waterlogging

Emphasising on zero tolerance for negligence, the DC directed officials to complete all flood-control and disaster management-related works on priority.

Published on: Jan 2, 2026, 04:02:02 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The district administration in Gurugram has stepped up preparedness to effectively tackle potential waterlogging and flood-like situations during the rainy season.

DC Ajay Kumar on Thursday chaired a review meeting with officials of the irrigation, and revenue departments. (HT Photo)

To assess readiness and ensure timely preventive measures, deputy commissioner (DC) Ajay Kumar on Thursday chaired a review meeting with officials of the irrigation, and revenue departments.

The meeting followed directions issued by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who recently reviewed preparedness for rains across Haryana through a video conference with all district deputy commissioners.

Emphasising on zero tolerance for negligence, the DC directed officials to complete all flood-control and disaster management-related works on priority. He said that all arrangements must be in place well before the onset of heavy rainfall. “Resources should be fully operational on the ground. Any lapse at any level will invite strict accountability,” he said, underlining the importance of preparedness to minimise effect on public life.

The DC also instructed officials to ensure strict compliance with directions issued during the 57th meeting of the Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board held on Tuesday (December 30, 2025).

A key focus of this meeting was availability and condition of pump sets across the district. Officials were directed to prepare a detailed inventory of all pump sets, identify non-functional or damaged units, and complete their repair well in advance.

The administration also asked departments to make arrangements for additional pump sets, if required, to deal with heavy rainfall scenarios.

Further, the DC ordered identification of flood- and waterlogging-prone areas and directed regular monitoring of such vulnerable locations. He said that desilting and cleaning of all drains, nallahs and waterlogging-prone roads must be completed before the monsoon to ensure smooth drainage during rains.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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