India, Nov. 13 -- The Haryana government on Thursday said it has ordered an investigation into the city's drainage problems and directed the district administration to prepare a comprehensive flood management plan by December 31.

Financial commissioner and additional chief secretary, revenue and disaster management, Dr. Sumita Misra, has directed the Gurugram deputy commissioner to oversee flood mitigation measures and coordinate with civic bodies, development authorities, engineering departments and the police.

The directions follow a recent meeting convened by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss Gurugram's recurring floods, a state government spokesperson said.

"A City Action Plan for Urban Flood Management shall be develop...