₹65+ crore flood protection works underway across Rohtak under 33 approved projects
DC directs time-bound completion, drainage desilting and focused preparedness at identified waterlogging points
Rohtak, May 26:
With monsoon preparedness being accorded top priority, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta has directed the Irrigation Department to ensure time-bound completion of all approved flood prevention works across the district. He directed that critical underground drainage pipeline projects be completed by June 15 and all remaining flood protection works by June 30, 2026.
Chairing the monthly review meeting of the Irrigation Department at the Camp Office, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the implementation status of ongoing flood management works and stressed that advance preparedness is essential to minimise the risk of waterlogging, protect agricultural activity and ensure smooth drainage during the monsoon season.
He said the district administration is pursuing a proactive flood preparedness strategy to address both legacy drainage concerns and seasonal vulnerability points well before the onset of heavy rainfall.
Officials informed the meeting that the government has approved 33 flood prevention projects worth over ₹65 crore for Rohtak district.
These projects cover drainage strengthening, water discharge improvement and other flood mitigation interventions.
Reviewing both pending projects carried forward from the previous monsoon cycle and newly approved works for the current season, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed timelines.
Sachin Gupta directed that all projects involving underground drainage pipelines and water evacuation infrastructure be completed by June 15, keeping in view the commencement of paddy transplantation activity. He observed that agricultural operations intensify after mid-June, making execution of such works difficult.
“Flood prevention works must be completed proactively, not reactively. Timely execution is critical to protecting both urban settlements and agricultural areas during the monsoon,” the Deputy Commissioner said.
He further directed that all remaining flood prevention works, apart from underground pipeline interventions, must be completed by June 30 so that full preparedness is in place before peak monsoon conditions.
The Deputy Commissioner instructed officials to specifically address all locations that experienced waterlogging during the previous monsoon season and ensure preventive arrangements are completed in advance.
The meeting also reviewed the cleaning and desilting status of all drains passing through the district. Sachin Gupta directed the department to complete cleaning of all district drains before June 30 to maintain uninterrupted water flow during the rainy season and avoid drainage congestion.
He stressed that drain maintenance, desilting and removal of obstructions are essential components of effective flood management.
The meeting was attended by trainee IAS Vishal Singh, Superintending Engineer Satpal Dalal, Executive Engineers Arun Munjal, Rajesh Bhardwaj, Rajiv Rathi and Rahul, along with other departmental officials.
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