IIT-Gandhinagar Identifies 273 Rainwater Harvesting Sites to Aid Gurugram Drainage
The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) is enhancing rainwater management by implementing 273 rainwater harvesting sites identified by IIT-Gandhinagar. Using drone surveys, sensors, and geographic information systems, the city mapped drainage patterns and waterlogging hotspots. Plans include laying stormwater lines on narrow roads and in low-lying areas, reviving ponds, and developing water conservation infrastructure on 272 acres near Wazirabad. Currently, 418 rainwater harvesting systems operate across Gurugram to improve drainage and water conservation.
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thetribune broke this story on 11 Aug, 05:40 pm. Other outlets followed.