Haryana CM Nayab Saini promises permanent solution to Naggal waterlogging woes

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday visited the flood-hit Naggal area of Ambala City Assembly constituency and assured farmers of a permanent solution to recurring waterlogging in the region.

Accompanied by former Ambala City MLA Aseem Goel and BJP district chief Mandeep Rana, the CM was briefed by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Singh Tomer on the extent of crop losses and ongoing relief measures.

Farmers, while interacting with the CM, said: “We face losses due to waterlogging every year and the government should find a permanent solution to protect the villages and farmers from losses.”

Goel explained that incessant rains and overflow from the Tangri had swollen the Naggal drain, affecting nearly 40 villages and submerging around 28,000 acres under Ambala City tehsil. He suggested that “if a siphon is constructed here, the problem of waterlogging in this area will be eliminated to a great extent.”

Responding to the demand, CM Saini directed the Deputy Commissioner to prepare a detailed action plan. He said a framework for drain construction should also be prepared so that “a permanent solution to the water drainage can be found and such a situation does not arise in future.”

During his visit, Saini also met Bhartiya Kisan Union (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) leader Jai Singh Jalbhera and other farmers to take stock of their damaged crops. He instructed irrigation officials to operate motors near Addu Majra for quicker drainage.

Superintending Engineer of the Irrigation Department informed the CM that motors were already being deployed and water levels would recede once the Tangri subsides.

Later, the CM stopped at Segti village near Jansui Head to interact with more affected farmers. He urged cultivators to register their losses on the government’s e-kshatipurti portal, assuring them that “appropriate compensation will be provided as per the rules.”