Haryana rights panel takes suo motu note of Gurugram waterlogging

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of recurring waterlogging and other civic problems in Gurugram, including traffic disruption, disruption of essential services and inadequate drainage.

The commission acted this week after considering various newspaper reports published in August on the situation in the city.

The bench observed that the problems described in the reports did not represent a temporary situation. It said they reflected recurring urban flooding and inadequate civic infrastructure in several areas of Gurugram.

The commission also noted the effect of the problems on the public and school-going children.

According to the district administration, approximately 75 mm of rainfall was recorded in Gurugram on August 24.

The heavy rainfall resulted in widespread waterlogging at several places in the city.

The commission’s proceedings follow reports highlighting the effect of waterlogging on traffic and essential services.

The panel has specifically taken note of the drainage situation while examining the recurring civic problems reported from different parts of Gurugram.

The matter is currently before the Haryana Human Rights Commission following its suo motu action.

The commission’s observations focus on the recurring nature of urban flooding and the inadequate civic infrastructure identified in the reports before it.