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Haryana to divert Gurugram rainwater to Nuh, Nippon Koei to map flood‑prone zones
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 02:18 AM
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The Haryana government announced a plan to channel excess rainwater from Gurugram to the neighboring Nuh district and has hired Japanese consultancy Nippon Koei to identify low‑lying flood‑prone areas.
The state administration of Haryana said it will construct a system to divert surplus rainwater that accumulates in Gurugram during heavy downpours to the adjacent Nuh district, where the terrain can accommodate the flow. The move aims to reduce recurring waterlogging incidents that have disrupted traffic and daily life in the city.
To support the initiative, the government has engaged Nippon Koei, a Japanese engineering and consulting firm, to carry out a detailed survey of low‑lying zones across the region. The consultancy will use advanced mapping techniques to pinpoint areas most vulnerable to flooding and recommend appropriate drainage solutions.
Officials indicated that the diversion plan and the mapping exercise are part of a broader effort to improve urban flood management in Haryana, especially as climate patterns bring more intense rainfall. Implementation timelines and budget allocations will be announced after the survey results are finalized.
To support the initiative, the government has engaged Nippon Koei, a Japanese engineering and consulting firm, to carry out a detailed survey of low‑lying zones across the region. The consultancy will use advanced mapping techniques to pinpoint areas most vulnerable to flooding and recommend appropriate drainage solutions.
Officials indicated that the diversion plan and the mapping exercise are part of a broader effort to improve urban flood management in Haryana, especially as climate patterns bring more intense rainfall. Implementation timelines and budget allocations will be announced after the survey results are finalized.