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| Ensure timely cleaning of all drains before the monsoon - Chief Minister | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Dec 31: Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini has issued strict instructions to officials to proactively address potential waterlogging and flooding across the state ahead of the monsoon season. He said that all drains must be cleaned in a timely manner and added that any delay or negligence in project execution will invite strict action against the concerned officers. The Chief Minister also directed Deputy Commissioners to regularly monitor all flood control projects. Chairing the 57th meeting of the Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board here today, the Chief Minister approved 388 flood control schemes worth Rs 637.25 crore. This includes 59 schemes amounting to Rs 102 crore proposed by the Deputy Commissioners. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Sh Shyam Singh Rana was also present on this occasion. The Chief Minister said that the state witnessed serious incidents of waterlogging and flooding in 2023 and again in 2025. Drawing lessons from these experiences, he stressed the need to formulate a concrete flood management plan immediately. He directed Deputy Commissioners to undertake necessary remedial work without delay in identified problem areas, adding that sufficient time remains before the monsoon season. The Chief Minister directed that strong stone studs should be constructed along riverbanks to reinforce embankments and prevent soil erosion on the lines of Uttar Pradesh. He directed that all stone studs to be built this year should use new technology to further strengthen flood mitigation efforts. He also instructed that sandbags filled with gravel be kept ready for immediate deployment in areas vulnerable to erosion due to excessive water flow. Additionally, the Chief Minister reviewed the progress of stone stud construction work carried out by the department over the past 10 years. |
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