Haryana CM cites California’s instance over Gurugram waterlogging: Heavy rain…
Revealed on: Aug 02, 2025 11:00 pm IST
When requested about the issue of waterlogging and visitors jams in Gurugram, Nayab Saini stated the state authorities was working in direction of resolving the difficulty.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday drew parallels between Gurugram’s waterlogged streets and floods in California.
When requested about the issue of flooding, waterlogging and big visitors jams in Gurugram every time there’s heavy rain, Saini known as the town “growing” and stated that the state authorities was working in direction of resolving the difficulty.
“When heavy rain happens, issues come up. Now, the US calls itself probably the most highly effective nation, however when it rains in California metropolis, even homes are swept away,” Saini stated, holding heavy rains accountable for harm.
He stated that there was “large enchancment” resulting from efforts by the state authorities. “Gurugram is a growing metropolis, and we’re working to convey it as much as worldwide requirements. Our officers are additionally engaged,” Saini stated proper earlier than citing California’s instance.
Gurugram faces excessive waterlogging on days it rains closely within the monsoons. Commuters are particularly affected, being caught in visitors for hours.
A viral video from Gurugram from after heavy rain battered the town just lately sparked considerations. It confirmed children swimming in a waterlogged avenue.
A survey from final week revealed that there are about 32 key roads, missing correct and purposeful floor drains, with a lot of them being incomplete or broken. The roads discovered within the survey included the Previous Delhi highway, Sheetla Mata highway, sector 18/19 dividing roads.
The survey was performed by the drainage division of the Gurugram Metropolitan Improvement Authority (GMDA) earlier than the onset of the monsoons.
