Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Chandigarh Races to Finish Drain Cleaning Before Early Monsoon
The city of Chandigarh is getting ready for the monsoon season, but they're behind on cleaning the drains.
The monsoon is predicted to arrive early.
Last year, the city had bad flooding because of clogged drains.
People are worried because not all drains are cleaned yet, especially in areas that flooded before.
The city is trying to speed up the cleaning and hopes to be ready before the rains start.
Some people think they could do a better job.
Monsoon is expected earlier than usual in Chandigarh.
Only about 65% of the drain-cleaning work has been completed.
Last year's monsoon caused widespread flooding.
Residents in low-lying areas reported prolonged water stagnation.
The Municipal Corporation aims to complete all monsoon readiness work by end of June.
- Who
- Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC), residents, and city officials.
- What
- Preparation for monsoon, including drain cleaning, is behind schedule.
- When
- The monsoon is expected to arrive earlier than usual. The MC aims to complete work by end of June.
- Where
- Chandigarh.
- Why
- To prevent flooding and waterlogging during the monsoon season.
Residents/Activist View
MC's View
Cleaning Focus
Residents/Activist View
Drain cleaning efforts are only along main roads.
MC's View
MC is expediting the drain-cleaning process to complete it before the rains hit.
Waste Disposal
Residents/Activist View
Horticulture waste is left near drains after cleaning, causing blockages.
MC's View
MC is instructing teams to dispose of waste properly.
- Drain-cleaning Completion
- 65%
- Road Gullies & Drains
- ~30,400
- Rainfall Handling (Northern Sectors)
- 25 mm per hour
- Rainfall Handling (Southern Sectors)
- 15 mm per hour