Rao Inderjit Singh, the Member of Parliament for Gurugram, blamed the Congress party for the city's recurring water-logging crisis this week.
The recurring floods disrupt one of India's primary corporate hubs, causing massive traffic gridlock and economic losses during the monsoon season.
Singh, who has served as the MP for Gurugram for 20 years [1], said that inadequate drainage infrastructure built during the Congress era is responsible for the current chaos. He said that the existing systems are unable to handle the volume of water during heavy rains.
To address the systemic failure, Singh proposed a major infrastructure overhaul. He suggested the construction of large underground tunnels to replace the aging drains that currently serve the city.
"Underground tunnels, similar to those built for the metro, should be constructed along the routes of the old drains," Singh said.
The proposal suggests leveraging the same engineering techniques used for the city's rapid transit system to move water more efficiently out of urban areas. Singh said that the current drains are no longer sufficient for the city's expanded footprint.
Gurugram has faced consistent criticism for its urban planning as it grew into a global technology and finance center. The lack of a comprehensive sewage, and drainage master plan has left many sectors prone to deep flooding during the annual rains.
“"Underground tunnels, similar to those built for the metro, should be constructed along the routes of the old drains."”
The proposal highlights a long-standing conflict between rapid urban commercial growth and lagging civic infrastructure in Haryana. By framing the crisis as a legacy of a previous political administration, the current leadership shifts the focus toward large-scale engineering solutions—like metro-style tunneling—rather than incremental maintenance of existing drains.
