Gurugram, Oct. 27 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) plans to install sensor-based monitoring systems at 5,000 sewer manholes to address sewer overflows and waterlogging, officials said.

According to officials, the first phase of the project follows a promising trial run where the MCG installed sensor systems at 20 sewer manholes across the city. They added that the pilot project ran for around six months and has reportedly been successful.

The sensors, officials said, will monitor water levels and sewage flow inside manholes. If the water level rises beyond the prescribed limit or the flow is obstructed, an alert will be sent to the MCG's control room, enabling officials to identify the location and deploy teams to address ...