Gurugram: Heavy rains caused widespread waterlogging in Gurugram on Friday. JE Manoj was suspended for negligence in his duties during the flooding. According to reports, JE Manoj was suspended for being absent from the field during the flooding in Ward 14. This action was taken by Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya. The JE’s mobile phone was also found switched off during the rain.
The Municipal Commissioner said – action will be taken if negligence is shown
JE Manoj was responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of machinery and de-watering systems in the event of waterlogging. The Municipal Commissioner took action after the lack of timely assistance and response. It is being reported that he left Gurugram without prior permission. The Municipal Commissioner stated that action was taken under the Haryana Civil Services Punishment and Appeal Rules, 2016. He added that negligence in duty during an emergency will not be tolerated.
Heavy rain causes long traffic jams
Let us inform you that due to heavy rains, many roads in Delhi and Gurugram were flooded, causing traffic jams at major places. Heavy waterlogging was seen at Cyber City Commercial Hub, Shankar Chowk and Sheetla Mata Road after the heavy rains. Following the heavy rains, a 10-km long traffic jam occurred on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway near the Delhi-Gurugram border, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded for hours. Traffic police officials said that the traffic slowed down near the Shiv Murti in Delhi’s Mahipalpur and by 6.30 pm the jam queue reached Udyog Vihar Phase-IV in Gurugram.
A 15-feet deep crater formed on the Delhi-Jaipur highway.
Gurugram has experienced waterlogging after rains before. During the rainy season, residents face difficulties due to waterlogging and traffic jams. Recently, a major sewer line collapsed at IFCO Chowk in Gurugram , creating a large sinkhole on the service road, leading to traffic jams at one of the city’s busiest intersections. This incident occurred a day after heavy rains caused waterlogging across the city. The incident occurred near the Westin Hotel, when a portion of the service road caved in, creating a 10-foot by 10-foot crater on the Delhi-Jaipur side. Traffic police barricaded the area and diverted traffic, while emergency repair teams were deployed.
