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drainage system news

State announces 13,000-cr flood-control plan for Mumbai

Mumbai, India - June 09, 2021: People wade through a waterlogged road at King's Circle, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, June 09, 2021. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:39 am IST

Indian woman in Chicago explains US drainage system

An Indian woman shared how America’s planned drainage system helped roads dry within minutes after heavy rainfall.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 03:00 pm IST

PMC spent over 160 cr on drain cleaning in five years; waterlogging concerns persist

According to the records, the civic body floated 14 tenders worth nearly 38 crore in 2020-21 for drain-cleaning and maintenance works (HT)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 05:48 am IST

Ludhiana: Muck, overflowing drains choke Tajpur dairy complex roads

Dairy operators blame narrow drains for the overflow. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 06:34 am IST

NHAI moves to fix waterlogging issue on Patparganj stretch

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged stretch in Vinod Nagar near NH-24, in New Delhi. (HT archive)
Published on Apr 23, 2026 04:26 am IST

Delhi CM pulls up officials during inspection in Azadpur, directs steps to reduce waterlogging

Delhi CM pulls up officials during inspection in Azadpur, directs steps to reduce waterlogging
Published on Apr 20, 2026 07:39 pm IST

PWD begins 9-cr project to curb waterlogging in W Delhi

The timeline for the completion is six months, officials said. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 11:50 pm IST

Gurugram plans 35 road projects to tackle waterlogging ahead of monsoon

Civic body targets 71km across key sectors; drainage upgrades to precede road repairs for better water discharge. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 08:16 am IST

Gurugram: Residents flag absence of footpaths on dusty roads

The dusty road as seen on Friday. (HT)
Published on Jan 24, 2026 05:34 am IST

Road revamp in industrial areas on cards ahead of investment summit

Delhi currently has 29 planned industrial estates and 25 non-conforming pockets. (PTI)
Published on Jan 21, 2026 03:42 am IST

Ghaziabad municipal corporation proposes 80 cr project to ‘dust proof’ 30 roads

The proposal will be put forward in an upcoming meeting to be held for clearing works with the help of infrastructure development funds. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 16, 2026 06:04 am IST

Buddha Nullah bridge in Ludhiana: Design gaps flagged

The bridge being constructed on Budhha Nullah in Manna Singh Nagar, Ludhiana. (Manish/HT)
Published on Dec 17, 2025 05:10 am IST

LDA plans 55-crore drainage overhaul on two stretches

LDA plans 55-crore drainage overhaul on two stretches
Published on Nov 16, 2025 05:00 am IST

Sector 69 residents grapple with waterlogging near Tulip Chowk

A car wading through a waterlogged stretch on the road in Sector 69 in Gurugram. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 01, 2025 04:36 am IST

‘Sinking’ Preet Nagar: Lok adalat orders Ludhiana MC to raise low-lying streets

Preet Nagar residents had complained that the low-lying streets lead to waterlogging, especially during rains, causing hassle and making the area prone to diseases. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 28, 2025 03:00 am IST

Ghaziabad: Government gives 32 crore in-principle approval for repair of Loni’s Delhi-Saharanpur Road

The Delhi-Saharanpur Road passing through Loni crumbles during the monsoon season in Ghaziabad (Sakib Ali /HT)
Published on Oct 25, 2025 05:50 am IST

Ludhiana roads flooded after heavy rains, commuters suffer

Vehicles struggle through a flooded underpass near Verka Milk plant in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Oct 08, 2025 04:02 am IST

NHAI plans drain along Badarpur elevated road

Residents were rescued last month after Badarpur khadar got inundated during heavy rains. (File photo)
Published on Sept 23, 2025 04:47 am IST

Mohali: Mayor Sidhu launches sewerage, drainage cleaning drive in Phase 11

The mayor urged the government to direct GMADA to release Mohali’s share of funds to the MC, so that a permanent solution could be provided to the residents. (HT File)
Published on Sept 10, 2025 03:10 am IST

‘Flawed planning, vanishing ecosystems’: Key flood causes in Gurugram

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged stretch during heavy rain at Iffco chowk in Gurugram on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Sept 03, 2025 04:50 am IST

Ludhiana: Rainfall triggers waterlogging, traffic snarls

In Transport Nagar, truckers and business owners complained of repeated flooding in the industrial belt. (Manish/HT)
Published on Aug 31, 2025 10:54 pm IST

Key roads drown in rain again as Gurugram stands still

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged stretch after heavy rain on the National Highway-48 service road on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 27, 2025 05:42 am IST

Foreign nationals launch cleanliness drive in Gurugram to beautify city

Serbian citizen Lazar further informed that he started the cleanliness drive ten days ago and has been part of small cleanups all across India.
Published on Aug 25, 2025 11:12 am IST

Delhi HC asks govt to assign single agency to handle civic issues

The court thus directed the Delhi government’s chief secretary to file an affidavit informing about the agency that would be responsible for managing the drains in Delhi. (HT Archive)
Published on Aug 20, 2025 04:13 pm IST

PMC on alert mode after heavy discharge from Khadakwasla Dam

Meanwhile, heavy showers throughout the day led to waterlogging in several parts of the city and traffic snarls during peak hours. (VIDEO GRAB)
Published on Aug 20, 2025 04:24 am IST

Delhi’s Khan Market set for more upgrades

A view of the Khan Market. (HT Archive)
Published on Aug 14, 2025 10:37 pm IST

Rainfall exposes unprepared Ghaziabad agencies

Corporation officials claimed that their staff and teams were roped in at different waterlogging points since Tuesday morning. (Sakib Ali/HT Photos)
Published on Jul 30, 2025 08:40 am IST

Work on Delhi’s ‘worst road’ to be finished in April 2026

Drainage work underway on the highway. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 28, 2025 11:59 am IST

Rainy season has exposed poor civic condition in UP: Akhilesh

The condition of UP towns and cities worsened as soon as the rainy season started, said Akhilesh Yadav. (HT file)
Published on Jul 13, 2025 10:09 pm IST

Chandigarh: Secretary highlights need for water-resilient road infra at Sector-26 Mandi

The inefficient drainage system, especially during the monsoon season, emerged as a key concern during the meeting. (HT photo for representation)
Published on Jul 05, 2025 06:22 am IST