India, April 18 -- Haryana urban local bodies (ULB) minister Vipul Goel on Friday reviewed monsoon preparedness in Gurugram, Faridabad and Manesar, and directed officials to clean and repair sewerage and drainage systems to avoid waterlogging inconvenience this year.

At a high-level review meeting in Gurugram, the minister emphasised the need for timely execution, adequate deployment of pumps and machinery, and strict monitoring to prevent any untoward incidents during the rainy season.

"There should be no waterlogging and no loss of life during the monsoon," he said, directing officials to strengthen preventive measures.

Focus on waterlogging hotspots

The minister was apprised of monsoon preparedness across the three cities, focusing...