Gurugram’s civic bodies will pool resources to tackle waterlogging
Over 40 key locations in the city were waterlogged on Wednesday, when Gurugram received around 35mm of rainfall. This disrupted traffic and caused issues for residents
Waterlogging on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway during rainfall. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
In the aftermath of severe waterlogging across Gurugram on Wednesday, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) held a late-night meeting to address monsoon-preparedness failures. Officials said that they aim to improve collaboration and resource management to tackle waterlogging.
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MCG commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar said he directed that machinery and pumps be stationed at boosting stations to ensure immediate availability during emergencies.
“A reserve of machinery and manpower will be kept on standby to respond swiftly to waterlogging and other issues caused by heavy rain,” he said.
Over 40 key locations in the city were waterlogged on Wednesday, when Gurugram received around 35mm of rainfall. This disrupted traffic and caused issues for residents.
Bangar said engineers from the GMDA and MCG will work together to ensure efficient solutions for drainage, sewerage and water supply issues. “If there is a need for manpower, machinery, or other resources between departments during monsoon, they will be provided immediately to ensure prompt and effective solutions. We have directed assistant and junior engineers to increase their field presence. Additionally, teams were instructed to carry extra sewer covers to replace broken ones immediately,” he said.
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GMDA officials said that all master drainage and sewer lines under their jurisdiction were cleaned, and they were undertaking regular cleaning of surface drains.
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GMDA officials said that all master drainage and sewer lines under their jurisdiction were cleaned, and they were undertaking regular cleaning of surface drains.
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MCG officials said that work on under-construction drains on Old Delhi Road and Basai-Garhi Road will be expedited by deploying additional manpower and machinery. “We have arranged 62 suction tankers, 61 tractor-mounted pumps and 25 diesel engines, along with a sufficient number of personnel, to ensure proper water drainage and manage waterlogging effectively,” Bangar said.
24/7 Helpline Numbers
Officials said that 24-hour helpline numbers — 7290076135 and 7290088127 — are operational to address waterlogging complaints during monsoon.
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.
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