India, May 4 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has undertaken major projects to prevent waterlogging in the city ahead of monsoon, officials said.

In a review meeting held on Saturday, MCG officials reviewed the progress of pond revival, rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures, and micro sewage treatment plants (STPs). MCG plans to revive 28 ponds, especially those near low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas. Work such as desilting and excavation is underway to increase their capacity, officials added.

The ponds will be linked to waterlogging points so that excess rainwater can be diverted and stored. Villages identified for the plan include Basai, Kanhai, Fazilpur, Jharsa, Kadipur, Sirhaul and Sukhrali, among others, officia...