In a decisive move to bolster flood preparedness across Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed all Deputy Commissioners to prioritize the cleaning of drainage systems ahead of the monsoon season. Stressing the urgency of the task, the Chief Minister has instructed officials to prepare an immediate action plan and personally supervise the work to ensure that all major drains are cleaned by June 15, 2025, without fail.
Chairing a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh with senior officials from the Irrigation and Water Resources Department and the Public Health Engineering Department, CM Saini expressed serious concern over the current pace of internal drain cleaning work. With the monsoon fast approaching, he emphasized that any delay in these critical flood-prevention measures would not be tolerated. A clear timeline was issued for the completion of the pending tasks, and it was announced that Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi will conduct a follow-up review of the progress on June 10. Any official found negligent will be held accountable and subject to strict disciplinary action.
The meeting also underscored the need for engineers and administrative officers to focus on both short-term flood control strategies and long-term solutions to waterlogging. The Chief Minister instructed officers to assess the availability and readiness of pumping equipment and identify flood-prone zones across districts. Plans must be designed to tackle the root causes of urban and rural flooding, with special attention given to inputs from local public representatives and panchayats. Projects recommended by these bodies are to be fast-tracked and treated with top priority.
A key highlight of the session was the review of desilting operations in the Tangri and Markanda rivers, which play a critical role in flood management in northern Haryana. The Chief Minister directed relevant officers to expedite the removal of silt to maintain river flow capacity during the monsoon period.
Another significant development discussed in the meeting was Haryana’s innovative approach to water conservation and flood control through the utilization of existing canal infrastructure. The Irrigation and Water Resources Department is working on an ambitious plan to divert excess monsoon water—particularly from the Ghaggar River and major drains—into the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) and Hansi-Butana Link canals. The project includes the construction of temporary barriers to hold water, with dual objectives of flood mitigation and groundwater recharge. Additionally, the stored water will later be used to support irrigation, boosting agricultural productivity in the state.
CM Saini made it clear that this monsoon preparedness drive is not merely a seasonal effort but a part of a larger vision to build Haryana’s resilience against climate-induced flooding and water scarcity. The plan promises both immediate relief and long-term benefits to farmers and urban populations alike.
The review meeting was attended by Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to the CM Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home & Revenue) Sumita Mishra, Principal Secretary to the CM Arun Kumar Gupta, PHED Commissioner & Secretary Mohammad Shayin, Haryana Water Resources Authority Chairperson Keshni Anand Arora, along with engineers-in-chief and senior department officials. Deputy Commissioners, Superintending Engineers, and Executive Engineers from across the state joined the meeting virtually.
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