Monsoon gone, 7km drain network will be desilted soon

Gurgaon: To address waterlogging around Subhash Chowk and Sohna Road, GMDA will carry out the desilting of a 6.6 km drainage network.
At an estimated cost of Rs 3.3 crore, the project will involve cleaning the drainage network from Tau Devi Lal Stadium to Leg-III (Badshapur drain), covering Subhash Chowk and Marble Market in Sector 34 using super-sucker machines.
Though GMDA has set a timeline of 10 months for the completion of the desilting work, the official said they will wrap up the work before the deadline to make the drainage system ready for the next monsoon season. This is the first major cleaning effort for this drain since 2018.
"The desilting of the drain along this stretch aims to facilitate the quick discharge of stormwater during heavy rains in the surrounding areas of Subhash Chowk and Sohna Road. Work has been allotted, and we are planning to complete desilting before the next monsoon season. CCTV inspection will also be conducted during the execution to ensure the quality of the work," a senior official of GMDA said. Subhash Chowk has been one of the worst-affected spots in the city, with severe traffic jams and waterlogging after even moderate rains. Commuters have been urging the authorities to find a long-term solution.