Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority Initiates Desilting of Stormwater Drains to Combat Waterlogging
GMDA plans desilting of 20 storm water drains to prevent waterlogging on key roads
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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is set to desilt 20 stormwater drains across various sectors in Gurugram, Haryana, India, to prevent waterlogging on key roads. The project, costing ₹5.5 crore (approximately $660,000 USD), aims for completion before the monsoon season.
- 01GMDA plans to desilt 20 stormwater drains to prevent waterlogging.
- 02The project will cost ₹5.5 crore (approximately $660,000 USD).
- 03Desilting work will focus on key roads from Hero Honda Chowk to Millennium City Centre Metro Station.
- 04Efforts are prioritized to complete the work before the upcoming monsoon season.
- 05Quick reaction teams will be deployed at vulnerable locations during heavy rainfall.
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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has announced plans to desilt 20 stormwater drains across key sector roads in Gurugram, Haryana, India, to mitigate waterlogging issues. The initiative, which involves a budget of ₹5.5 crore (approximately $660,000 USD), aims to enhance drainage efficiency and is expected to be completed before the onset of the monsoon season. The desilting will span from Hero Honda Chowk through Subhash Chowk to the Millennium City Centre Metro Station, covering multiple sectors including 32-38, 38-39, and 68-70, among others. GMDA's executive engineer, Vikram Singh, emphasized the urgency of this project, stating that identified waterlogging-prone areas will receive immediate attention. In addition, the authority will deploy tractor-mounted pumps and quick reaction teams to manage potential flooding during heavy rains, following directives from DS Dhesi, principal advisor for urban development in the Haryana government.
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This project will help reduce waterlogging on city roads, improving transportation and safety for residents during the monsoon.
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