News: Gurugram Water Table Below 30 m: MCG Fixes 404 Pits-26-03-2026
A steep fall in Gurugram’s groundwater has pushed the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to revive and expand rainwater harvesting systems, officials said.
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) data shows the average level has dropped from 7.57 metres in 1974 to below 30 metres now, placing the city in the "dark zone". Shortages are reported every May and June even though the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) supplies water from its Basai and Chandu treatment plants.
MCG officials blamed unregulated borewell extraction, illegal RO plants and wastage at service stations and households. At least 84 harvesting systems are non-functional because of the falling water table.
Executive engineer Sandeep Dhundwal said 404 existing systems are being repaired and fitted with deeper borewells, and 130 new modular systems will be installed at a cost of around Rs 15 crore within three months.
