India, Jan. 2 -- The district administration in Gurugram has stepped up preparedness to effectively tackle potential waterlogging and flood-like situations during the rainy season.

To assess readiness and ensure timely preventive measures, deputy commissioner (DC) Ajay Kumar on Thursday chaired a review meeting with officials of the irrigation, and revenue departments.

The meeting followed directions issued by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who recently reviewed preparedness for rains across Haryana through a video conference with all district deputy commissioners.

Emphasising on zero tolerance for negligence, the DC directed officials to complete all flood-control and disaster management-related works on priority. He said that all ...