As North Indian states grapple with widespread damage due to persistent heavy rainfall, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday instructed officials to strengthen drainage systems across the state, according to an official statement.
During a review meeting with Deputy Commissioners from all districts, CM Saini emphasised the need of being fully prepared to handle possible flooding.
Officials concerned were directed to collect detailed data on pump sets available in their respective districts and also ensure that drains, especially in waterlogging-prone areas like Gurugram, Faridabad, Ambala, and Kurukshetra, are cleaned thoroughly.
The Chief Minister also asked officials to verify that all pump sets under the Public Health Engineering and Irrigation Departments are in working condition, to ensure quick and efficient water drainage if needed.
The meeting also covered state-wide preparations for water drainage during the monsoon. Senior officials, including Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to the CM Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the CM Arun Kumar Gupta, Home Secretary Sumita Mishra, and other departmental heads, were present.
CM Saini emphasised the importance of resolving water drainage complaints promptly to avoid waterlogging and urban flooding.
His directions come in the wake of recent waterlogging incidents in parts of Ambala and Charkhi Dadri, which saw significant disruptions after heavy rainfall on June 29 and July 1—raising public concern over monsoon preparedness.
Continuous rainfall and cloudbursts over the past few days have caused widespread destruction in Himachal Pradesh.
As per the official reports, at least 51 people have lost their lives and 22 remain missing in the state, as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides continue to wreak havoc during this year’s monsoon season.
The heavy downpours have triggered severe devastation across India’s Himalayan states, especially Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, damaging roads, homes, and critical infrastructure. In Himachal alone, over 700 roads — including major highways — have been shut due to landslides.
Beyond the hills, states like Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana are also struggling with severe waterlogging.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more heavy rainfall in the region through the weekend, urging caution.
While monsoons are vital — bringing nearly 80% of India’s annual rainfall and supporting millions of farmers — experts caution that climate change is making these seasonal rains increasingly unpredictable. This growing instability is fueling more frequent and intense flash floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events across the country.
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