India, May 27 -- The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has begun construction of a 750-metre-long open drain to connect the waterlogged Narsinghpur area on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway (NH-48) to the Badshahpur drain, officials said. The work is expected to be completed in 10 days, officials added.

Deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar on Monday inspected the ongoing open drain construction and directed officials to expedite the work. He said the drain will be covered after monsoon onset. "This is a major breakthrough in our efforts to mitigate urban flooding. The open drain will directly connect Narsinghpur's waterlogged patches to the Badshahpur drain, ensuring faster and more effective discharge of rainwater," Kumar said.

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