Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Haryana minister orders monsoon waterlogging reports, warns officials over negligence
Haryana officials are being asked to explain where rainwater stayed for a long time.
They must report how long it took to remove the water.
They must also explain why drainage was delayed.
Minister Ranbir Gangwa said officials responded quickly in recent rains.
He wants to find problems that may have caused delays.
Officials were told to watch waterlogging during the monsoon.
They were also told to keep equipment ready.
If the reports show carelessness, responsible workers or officers may face action.
Haryana Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa sought location-wise and division-wise waterlogging reports from all districts.
Reports must identify affected locations, drainage times and reasons for any delays.
Gangwa said officials responded promptly to recent rainfall and reached affected areas when necessary.
Officials had been instructed to remain at district headquarters and monitor waterlogging throughout the monsoon.
The minister warned that negligence could lead to accountability and action under applicable rules.
- Who
- Ranbir Gangwa, Haryana’s Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, and state departmental officials.
- What
- The minister ordered detailed reports on monsoon waterlogging, drainage delays and their causes, while warning that negligence could prompt action.
- When
- The reports were sought on August 22, during the monsoon; Gangwa said he would soon review them with senior officers.
- Where
- Across all districts of Haryana, with the report issued from Chandigarh.
- Why
- To identify reasons for delayed drainage, strengthen the system and reduce public inconvenience during rainfall.
- Minister
- Ranbir Gangwa
- Department
- Haryana Public Health Engineering Department
- Report scope
- Location-wise and division-wise reports from all districts
- Required details
- Waterlogging locations, drainage times and reasons for delays
- Review
- Gangwa plans to convene a meeting with senior departmental officers
- Potential action
- Accountability and action under applicable rules if negligence is found
- Monsoon instructions
- Officials were told to remain at district headquarters, monitor conditions and arrange equipment and resources