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GMDA told to deploy QRTs, stay on high alert for monsoon flooding
During the 9th coordination committee meeting, DS Dhesi directed GMDA and other civic agencies to deploy Quick Response Teams at vulnerable locations and maintain high alert during the monsoon. He ordered integration of surface drains with the master storm water drainage network on Sohna Road, piloting Micro Sewage Treatment Plants, and expediting tenders for flyovers and roads. Officials briefed on ongoing drainage works, including near Tau Devi Lal Stadium, aimed at reducing waterlogging.
Why It Matters
The directives aim to prevent flooding disruptions to public movement and improve urban drainage ahead of the monsoon, while also accelerating infrastructure delivery and piloting new sewage treatment solutions.
Timeline
5 Events
Updates on ongoing drainage works presented to the meeting
April 27, 2026
CEO GMDA PC Meena said the construction of a storm water drain near Tau Devi Lal Stadium to channel rainwater from Sector 32-38 master road to Badshapur drain is progressing and expected to ease waterlogging on Medanta Road; similar drainage work is underway at Narsinghpur.
Expedite tenders for key infrastructure projects
April 27, 2026
Dhesi directed that tenders for key infrastructure projects, including flyovers and roads, be expedited for early commencement.
Pilot of Micro Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
April 27, 2026
To strengthen sewerage infrastructure, Dhesi called for a pilot of Micro STPs, with MCM, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and GMDA each tasked with constructing one unit at locations to be identified by HSVP.
Integrate surface drains with master storm water network along Sohna Road
April 27, 2026
Dhesi directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and GMDA to integrate surface drains with the master storm water drainage network, particularly along Sohna Road, to prevent water accumulation and improve drainage efficiency.
Deployment of Quick Response Teams and high-alert stance for monsoon
April 27, 2026
During the 9th coordination committee meeting of civic agencies, DS Dhesi directed the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and other agencies to deploy Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at vulnerable locations and to maintain round-the-clock high alert during the monsoon to prevent disruption to public movement.