Stay on alert mode to tackle floods: Minister to officers

Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has said the state has directed officers to stay alert and active on the ground to effectively manage any situation of flooding or waterlogging.

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All flood-related projects must be completed on time so that the state is well-prepared and people do not face inconvenience during heavy rains. Besides this, she also directed that there should be no shortage of drinking water in any district of Haryana.

Choudhry held a meeting with officers from the Irrigation and Public Health Departments to review the preparations for the rainy season and water supply arrangements across the state, at her residence office in Chandigarh today.

During the meeting, officers informed the minister that out of 873 drains in the state, 676 need to be cleaned before the monsoon. So far, 470 have been cleaned and the rest are expected to be cleared by June 20. She also reviewed district-wise reports from Deputy Commissioners regarding short-term, medium-term and long-term flood control projects.

The minister was also informed that in the 56th meeting of the Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board, 209 short-term projects were approved. Work is currently in progress on 194 of them and eight have already been completed. She appealed to officers to work efficiently and ensure all projects are completed within deadlines. Strict action would be taken against those who fail to deliver on time.