admin prepares for monsoon; steps up to curb waterlogging
Gurugram, Jan. 2 -- The district administration in Gurugram has stepped up preparedness to tackle potential waterlogging and flood-like situations during the rainy season, said officials.
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 arrangements must be in place well before the onset of heavy rainfall, said officials.
"Resources should be fully operational on the ground. Any lapse at any level will invite strict accountability," he said, underlining the importance of preparedness to minimise effect on public life.
According to officials, a key focus of this meeting was to ensure the availability and maintenance of pump sets across the district....
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