Ambala Waterlogging News, June 13, 2026: Farmers from villages Bihta and Tepla raised serious concerns regarding waterlogging in their agricultural fields during a District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting held at the Panchayat Bhawan in Ambala on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Haryana Minister Krishna Bedi, who reviewed a total of 12 public complaints.
The farmers alleged that the construction of the Shamli–Ambala Highway has disrupted the natural flow of water in the area, resulting in repeated flooding of farmland. According to the complainants, including Pawan Kumar, Ashwani Chauhan, Inderjit Singh, and Harbhajan Singh, a water channel that previously carried excess rainwater has been blocked following highway construction activities.
They stated that the culvert installed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is located at a higher elevation, preventing proper drainage. As a result, rainwater accumulates in nearby fields, damaging crops and affecting agricultural productivity.
During the meeting, farmers expressed frustration over the lack of response from NHAI officials. “Our concerns are not being heard, and no practical solution has been offered despite repeated requests,” the complainants told the committee.
When questioned, the NHAI Project Manager stated that construction work in the area had already been completed and that no further modifications were currently planned. The response drew a strong reaction from Minister Krishna Bedi, who emphasized that citizens expect solutions rather than explanations.
“I do not want reports; I want a solution,” the minister said firmly. He directed officials to resolve the issue within 15 days and instructed local authorities, including Mulana MLA Pooja Chaudhary, the Ambala Cantonment SDM, and committee representatives, to jointly assess the situation and recommend corrective measures.
The grievance meeting also addressed several other public issues, including rainwater drainage problems at a local leprosy rehabilitation center, electricity infrastructure concerns in Prem Nagar, and a pending insurance claim involving a visually impaired resident.
The farmers welcomed the minister’s intervention and expressed hope that concrete action would be taken soon to prevent further crop losses during the upcoming monsoon season.
Local residents are now awaiting the outcome of the review process and the implementation of measures that could improve water drainage in the affected villages.
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