Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while reviewing the States preparedness for the ongoing Monsoon season on Wednesday, directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure implementation of effective drainage systems to prevent waterlogging in rural and urban Areas.    He said all drains are thoroughly cleaned and effective drainage systems will be implemented to prevent waterlogging in both rural and urban areas across the state. He also directed to ensure that adequate pumps are installed and operational for efficient rainwater drainage. Saini also gave several other directions and instructed the Deputy Commissioners to identify waterlogging-prone areas and take timely preventive measures. Saini said that in view of the possibility of heavy rains in the coming days, all Deputy Commissioners should make necessary arrangements in their respective districts to ensure the smooth flow of rainwater, thereby avoiding inconvenience to the public. He directed them to identify potential waterlogging-prone areas and take appropriate action accordingly.  In the meeting, the Chief Minister sought details about the number of water pumps available in each district. He directed that all pumps be made fully functional to efficiently drain rainwater and prevent water logging. Further, he directed the Deputy Commissioners to prepare a comprehensive report on the pumps available with the Departments of Irrigation and Water Resources, Urban Local Bodies, Public Health Engineering and Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhirkaran (HSVP) in their districts to ensure their optimal utilization when required. He directed them to regularly upload data on the availability of pumps in the prescribed format.  Besides, he emphasized that provision of electricity backup must be ensured to guarantee uninterrupted operation of pump sets. While reviewing the progress of drain cleaning, Saini directed that drains, especially those passing through cities and towns, must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent water overflow. He also instructed authorities to explore the possibility of covering the Gaunchi Drain in Faridabad, along with other similar drains in the State. He emphasized that drains should be beautified and that the disposal of waste material into drains should be prevented by installing nets. In the meeting, he also reviewed the progress of construction of various roads, bridges and the laying of underground pipelines for the water drainage. It was informed during the meeting that an amount of Rs 4.50 lakh has been allocated to each district for flood preparedness. In addition, Rs 50 lakh has been provided to the Public Health Engineering Department for dewatering operations. Additional funds may also be allocated, if required, under the State Disaster Management Fund. Instructions were also issued to the Deputy Commissioners to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, especially during the monsoon season.

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