UP's first integrated urban flood control sys in Gorakhpu soon
Gorakhpur: In a major stride toward urban climate resilience, Gorakhpur is set to become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to implement a fully integrated urban flood control system, blending real-time technology with on-ground execution.
According to Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Singh Sogarwal, the project, spearheaded by Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) of Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation (GMC), will be officially launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in July. Funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), this is the second such project in the country after Chennai. However, unlike Chennai's information-focused model, Gorakhpur's system is the first in India to combine real-time monitoring with active execution, said Sogarwal.
Significant improvements are already visible—average response time to waterlogging has dropped to under 8 hours, and pump downtime has been reduced by over 60%. Additionally, pre-monsoon drain cleaning has reached over 95% completion across all five city zones.
The city's strategy integrates technology, upgraded infrastructure, and citizen participation. A digitally mapped and Google-integrated drainage network now facilitates real-time coordination during rainfall.
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Besides, 21 pumping stations have been automated and equipped with power backups. The infrastructure boost also includes new sump wells, mobile pumps, and 330 km of remodeled drains to improve stormwater handling.
To ensure targeted intervention, the city has identified 28 waterlogging hotspots and 84 points of interest. A major highlight is the Early Warning System, powered by 103 Automated Water Level Recorders (AWLRs).
These feed into a 24x7 Emergency Control Room and a Decision Support System (DSS), which uses a Hydrologic-Hydraulic model to guide timely responses.
Residents are also actively involved through a mobile app that allows them to report waterlogging issues. This is integrated with an auto-escalation grievance redressal system. Key performance indicators such as pump uptime and response time are being used to track system efficiency and ensure accountability.
With this pioneering model, Gorakhpur is positioning itself as a national leader in flood-resilient urban planning.
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