PGIMER Statement – ??September 25, 2024- During heavy rains in Chandigarh today, rainwater and backflow in the storm water drainage system led to flooding of low lying areas in and around Nehru Hospital. In response, the hospital administration, sanitation and engineering teams took prompt action to remove the water and minimise the damage. There was no impact on patient care services; however, some high-tech equipment in the Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis departments have been shut down as a precautionary measure. Executive Director Prof RK Rathore and Medical Superintendent Prof Vipin Kaushal along with the concerned teams conducted a thorough inspection of Nehru Hospital, other buildings and areas to ensure uninterrupted patient services. The cause of rainwater stagnation and waterlogging will be investigated by the Engineering Department.