DC Sachin Gupta reviews Location-Specific Flood Mitigation Measures and Major Water Supply Projects to Strengthen Urban Resilience

Rohtak, February 23, 2026: With the dual objective of preventing urban water logging and ensuring uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta chaired a comprehensive pre-monsoon preparedness review meeting, during which chronic water logging locations, existing infrastructure capacity, and major water supply projects under execution and consideration were examined in detail.

The review was conducted on the basis of a pre-circulated agenda and detailed department-wise presentations, including a technical presentation on the current water supply infrastructure and augmentation proposals for Rohtak district.

Based on past monsoon experience and departmental inputs, recurring water logging locations reviewed included:
• Jind Road belt, particularly low-lying stretches affected during heavy rainfall
• Delhi Road adjoining residential pockets, where storm water discharge remains constrained
• Railway Road–Sheela Bypass vicinity, impacted by limited drain carrying capacity
• Old Bus Stand area and surrounding commercial zones, prone to surface runoff accumulation
• Kalanaur town main road stretch, where road-level water stagnation has been repeatedly reported
• Select ward-level internal colony roads identified as vulnerable low points

Officers were directed to implement location-specific, permanent engineering solutions, moving beyond temporary pumping arrangements.

The meeting reviewed the status of desilting and drains cleaning works being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation and Municipal Committees. Directions were issued for:
• Completion of desilting of major drains, branch drains and storm water channels before monsoon
• Strengthening and widening of drains at identified choke points
• Removal of silt and obstructions at drain outfalls, in coordination with the Irrigation Department
• Strict adherence to timelines for works where tenders have been floated or are under process
• Joint field inspections by PHED, Municipal bodies and HSVP to ensure permanent rectification

As per the technical presentation, Rohtak town’s water supply system is canal-based, drawing raw water from JLN and BSB canals, supported by:
• 4 major canal-based water works in Rohtak town
• 26 boosting stations
• Additional 9 water works in newly added rural areas

Key installations reviewed included:
• Water Works No. 1 (Sonipat Road) – serving Jullaha Wala Chowk, Gohana Adda, Prem Nagar and adjoining areas
• Water Works No. 2 (Jhajjar Road) – covering Old Bus Stand, Patel Nagar, Ekta Colony and nearby localities
• Water Works No. 3 (Sector-34, Sonipat Road) – catering to Jind Road, Model Town, City Park, Khokhra Kot etc.
• Water Works No. 4 (Jat Institute) – supplying Dev Nagar, Vikas Nagar and surrounding colonies

The following projects were reviewed in detail:
1. IDC Water Works
• Cost: ₹12.45 crore
• Status: Construction completed; testing in progress
• Expected commissioning: by 15 March 2026
2. Rohtak Town Water Supply Augmentation – Phase I
• Estimated cost: ₹210.51 crore
• Scope: Raw water pumping from JLN & BSB canals and upgradation of water works
• Coverage: Including Bohar and Garhi Bohar
• Status: Submitted to Headquarters for approval
3. Replacement of Old Pipelines in Rohtak Town
• Estimated cost: ₹16.63 crore
• Scope: Replacement of old AC/PVC/CI pipelines with DI pipelines
• Objective: Reduction of leakage and dirty water complaints
• Status: Estimate submitted for approval
4. Upgradation of Water Works No. 1 (Sonipat Road)
• Estimated cost: ₹27.23 crore
• Scope: Raw water pumping improvement and structural upgradation
• Status: Estimate uploaded on HEW portal

Proposals related to additional raw water storage, including land options near Tilyar Lake and behind Golf Course Water Works, were also reviewed, with directions to expedite inter-departmental coordination.

The Deputy Commissioner issued firm directions that:
• Random sampling of drinking water shall be conducted regularly across all urban areas
• Strict action will be taken against responsible officials if contaminated water is found being supplied anywhere
• Area-wise rapid response teams shall be deployed to immediately address:
• Pipeline leakages
• Pump or booster failures
• Pressure issues
• Power-related disruptions affecting water supply

Departments were directed to submit periodic progress reports, ensure advance deployment of manpower and machinery, and keep urban control rooms operational for prompt response during rainfall events.

Concluding the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner said that data-driven planning and timely execution are essential to safeguard citizens from avoidable hardship, and reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to water-secure and water logging-free urban areas during summer and monsoon.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Narender Kumar, SDM Ashish Kumar, Joint Commissioner Municipal Corporation Manjeet Singh, DRO Pramod Chahal, and senior officers from PHED, Municipal Corporation, HSVP, Irrigation Department, and Municipal Committees of Rohtak, Sampla, Meham and Kalanaur.