MCG suspends engineer, issues notice over ‘monsoon lapses’ in Gurugram

The civic body alleged pump sets were not deployed on time in Sectors 14 and 17C despite prior instructions, causing prolonged inundation.

Published on: Jul 30, 2026, 11:06:36 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has suspended a junior engineer and issued a show-cause notice to a private contractor over alleged negligence in monsoon management after heavy rainfall on July 28 triggered severe waterlogging in parts of the city.

(Representative image) Officials said repeated reminders were issued to deploy pumping machinery in Ward 25, but the required equipment was allegedly not provided during the rainfall. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

According to an official order, the junior engineer was suspended with immediate effect under the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016, for allegedly failing to ensure timely deployment of pump sets in Sectors 14 and 17C. MCG said that despite prior instructions to station pumping equipment at all waterlogging-prone locations before the rains, pump sets were not deployed in time, resulting in prolonged inundation and inconvenience to residents.

In a separate action, MCG served a show cause notice to a cooperative entity, the agency responsible for providing pumping machinery in Ward 25 during the monsoon. The civic body alleged that the agency failed to deploy the required machinery despite repeated verbal and telephonic reminders.

Officials said the absence of pumping equipment during the July 28 rainfall led to persistent waterlogging in the ward, causing significant hardship to residents. The agency has been directed to submit its reply within two days, failing which MCG may terminate the work order, forfeit the security deposit, blacklist the agency and initiate other action under the contract.

Municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said negligence in monsoon preparedness would not be tolerated at any level. “Ensuring the safety and convenience of residents remained the corporation’s top priority and strict action would be taken against any official or agency found failing to discharge their responsibilities,” he added.

HT has withheld the identity of the suspended junior engineer and the cooperative entity, as attempts to contact them for comment were unsuccessful.

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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