Deputy Commissioner Inspects Jayanti Ki Rao Flood-Hit Villages, Promises Relief and Long-Term Solutions

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, September 5: Deputy Commissioner Ms. Komal Mittal today conducted an inspection of the villages Jayanti Majri, Guda, Kasoli, Bhagindi, and Karounde Wala, which were affected due to the heavy flow in the Jayanti Ki Rao drain, resulting in damaged access route.

She directed the Public Works Department, Drainage Department, and Panchayat & Rural Development Department to immediately restore a temporary access route for the residents of all five villages.

For a permanent solution, estimates for the construction of three bridges over the Jayanti Ki Rao rivulet have been submitted to the government, and work will commence upon approval.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development) Ms. Sonam Chaudhary, SDM Kharar Ms. Divya P., Executive Engineer Vivek Dureja (PWD), Executive Engineer Khushwinder Singh (Drainage), officers from Powercom, and other officials.

Ms. Mittal met with villagers to understand their concerns, including mobile connectivity issues, road construction delays above Karounde Wala due to pending approvals from the Forest Department, and other local grievances. She assured the residents that urgent action will be taken, and requested cooperation in cases where solutions may require more time.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that nature is powerful and the strong flow of water has delayed repairs to access route. The administration has already initiated efforts for permanent solutions. She also warned people against engaging in off-roading or other risky activities in fast-flowing seasonal drains, cautioning that legal action would be taken if safety guidelines are ignored. Residents were urged to keep themselves and their children away from such drains.

Ms. Mittal also advised villagers to boil drinking water during the monsoon, cool it before consumption, and take necessary precautions against water/vector borne diseases.

For any emergency during the monsoon, residents can contact the district administration through the flood control rooms established at district and sub-division levels:
DC Office Control Room: 0172-2219506, Mobile: 76580-51209
Sub-Division Kharar: 0160-2280222
Sub-Division Dera Bassi: 01762-283224.