The Haryana government has issued a formal directive to the Gurugram district administration to create a comprehensive flood management strategy by December 31, 2026, Mirror Now reported, in a move aimed at the city's recurring waterlogging. Hindustan Times reported the government has also ordered an investigation into Gurugram's drainage issues.

Source: Mirror Now

Financial Commissioner for Revenue Sumita Misra said on Thursday that the Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram has been tasked with overseeing the project, Hindustan Times reported. The administration is expected to coordinate civic bodies, development authorities, engineering departments and local law enforcement so the plan is practical and can be implemented, Mirror Now reported.

Mirror Now reported the directive follows a high-level review by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, which identified the need for a more structured approach to Gurugram's waterlogging challenges.

Rather than relying on temporary measures to clear water after rainfall, officials have been instructed to investigate the specific causes of flooding, identify hotspots across the city and audit existing stormwater drainage for blockages or design flaws, with a long-term focus on rainwater management, the report said.

As part of the planning, the administration is evaluating the flood management model used in Hyderabad, including a centralised control room and interlinking local lakes and water bodies to improve drainage capacity, and has been encouraged to explore funding through the State Disaster Mitigation Fund in line with government guidelines, Mirror Now reported.

The government has also mandated GIS mapping of critical infrastructure and emergency response resources, and technical coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The final city action plan, due by the end of 2026, is expected to outline clear milestones and time-bound interventions, the report said.