Mock drill to flood Gurugram underpasses to check monsoon preparedness
India Today
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has decided to conduct mock flooding in 10 underpasses of the city this week to check readiness for annual monsoon flash floods.
Days after heavy rain and thunderstorms left city roads inundated, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has decided to conduct drill or mock flooding in 10 underpasses of the city this week to check readiness for annual monsoon flash floods.
As part of the mock drill, the underpasses will be flooded to the extent they do in the rain, following which pumping machinery will be deployed and tested.
Carried out with the help of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) & DLF, the mock drill will help the officials to gauge the on-ground situation and take necessary measures accordingly to prevent waterlogging in the underpasses.
Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and other officials on Friday discussed an action plan for the upcoming monsoons. Measures like cleaning & connectivity of city drains, sewage pipes, creeks, mock drills of underpasses, installation of pump sets were outlined as part of the city's monsoon preparedness drive.
GMDA discussed further action plan for upcoming #monsoons with @MunCorpGurugram @NHAI_Official #PWD, @TrafficGGM & #DLF officials. Cleaning & connectivity of city drains, sewage pipes, creeks, mock drills of underpasses, installation of pump sets, etc, outlined. @DC_Gurugram pic.twitter.com/CGn144Jd10
After the residents of the city complained of water logging, following heavy rains, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has recently issued a helpline number where residents can register their complaints regarding waterlogging issues in their areas.
