Gurugram civic body creates Monsoon Management Cell for flood control

Cell headed by commissioner Pradeep Dahiya will draft a citywide preparedness plan by January 15, 2026, using past monsoon data and machinery audits.

Published on: Jan 4, 2026, 04:12:16 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has constituted a dedicated Monsoon Management Cell (MMC) to plan, coordinate and monitor measures related to waterlogging, drainage, sewerage and other civic challenges during the rainy season, officials said on Friday.

The cell includes senior engineers and consultants and will coordinate desilting, sewerage, drain cleaning and real-time monitoring across Gurugram. (PTI)

Formal orders constituting the cell have been issued by MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya. Officials said the MMC will function as a centralised mechanism for planning, execution, review and real-time coordination of all monsoon-related works across the city.

According to officials, the MMC has been constituted under the leadership of the commissioner, with additional commissioner-I Yash Jaluka appointed as member secretary. Additional commissioner-III Ravindra Yadav, chief engineer Vijay Dhaka, all executive engineers, assistant engineers and former CMGGA consultant Surbhi Sahu have also been included in the cell.

To strengthen technical preparedness, Surbhi Sahu has been attached to the engineering wing and will work under the supervision of executive engineer Pradeep Kumar, focusing specifically on monsoon preparedness-related tasks. Officials said she has also been assigned responsibilities in the Sewerage Management Cell (SMC), where she will assist with documentation, analysis, coordination and preparation of reports under the supervision of the chief engineer.

Officials said the MMC will prepare a comprehensive Monsoon Preparedness Plan, which will include verification and consolidation of records related to desilting, drain cleaning and other monsoon-linked civil works. The cell will also assess and document the requirement and deployment of machinery during the monsoon season, prepare standard reporting formats for monitoring and response, and maintain minutes of MMC meetings.

An analysis of previous years’ monsoon data will be carried out to identify gaps, bottlenecks and areas requiring systemic improvement. Based on this assessment, corrective measures and best practices will be incorporated into the preparedness plan, officials said.

Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya has directed that the first draft of the monsoon preparedness plan be submitted by January 15, 2026, in both concise and detailed formats. Officials said the draft will outline timelines, departmental responsibilities and coordination mechanisms to ensure timely action ahead of the monsoon.

All reporting related to the MMC and SMC will be made to the chief engineer, MCG, and the orders have come into force with immediate effect, officials said.

MCG officials said the formation of the MMC is expected to significantly improve preparedness and response during the rainy season, helping mitigate waterlogging, sewerage overflows and related civic disruptions across Gurugram.

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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