India, July 14 -- In a monsoon safety push, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has replaced 174 damaged and broken sewer and drainage covers within just 24 hours, as part of an aggressive campaign to eliminate public safety hazards across city roads and lanes.

The rapid action, officials said on Sunday, follows strict orders issued by MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya on Saturday, directing all junior, assistant, and executive engineers to inspect and repair faulty manhole and drain covers in mission mode over a three-day campaign. The inspections began Saturday and will continue through Monday, with surprise checks scheduled from Tuesday.

"Public safety is our top priority. Broken manhole covers are not just an inconvenience but...