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3 September 2026

Gurugram drainage and waterlogging issues

The topic highlights the critical governance and environmental challenge of urban flooding, which is a recurring theme in UPSC Mains regarding disaster management and sustainable urbanization.

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Notes

  • Gurugram faces recurring waterlogging issues due to the disruption of natural drainage systems.
  • Urban development and construction projects, particularly those licensed between 2004 and 2012, have encroached upon natural drainage routes and ponds.
  • Proposed solutions include the restoration of natural drainage networks, expansion of rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge initiatives.
  • The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) are tasked with coordinating a long-term policy for urban flood management.
  • Encroachments on natural drains and water bodies have been identified as a primary cause of urban flooding in the region.

Questions

  1. Urban flooding in Indian cities is often a consequence of unplanned development and the destruction of natural drainage systems. Discuss the measures required to integrate natural water bodies into modern urban planning to mitigate disaster risks. 150 words
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  2. The rapid urbanization of satellite cities has frequently come at the cost of ecological sustainability. Analyze the challenges in managing urban drainage in the context of climate change and suggest a framework for sustainable urban water management in metropolitan areas. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is considered a primary strategy for long-term mitigation of urban waterlogging in rapidly developing cities?

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