Monsoon Measures

Handy pre-monsoon checklist

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• Pits are leveled
• Roads cleared of debris
• Drain lines and pipes cleaned, cleared and covered from top
• Terrace is cleaned and cleared
• All cracks are repaired
• Sewage tank is cleaned
• Broken pipes are mended
• Electrical fittings checked and covered thoroughly
• Monsoon water harvest tank cleaned and kept ready
• Signages are put up properly
• Training the associates on action during emergency
• Proper slopes provided for smooth flow of water
• Three to four days of back up of all essential supplies
• Ensure all pumps, sump pumps and sewage pumps are in working order with motors properly serviced.

 The plants in the lawn area grow very fast and hence require regular trimming. During the monsoon, additional care has to be taken to ensure that the lawn does not look shabby. The small and weak plants are to be covered with a small barricade to protect them from high winds. The garden boundaries must be properly checked and repaired to ensure that the fertile soil is not washed away. The bigger trees can be trimmed of some of their branches and the base of the plants can be made stronger by adding soil.

Vaneeta Arora Director-Housekeeping The Park-New Delhi

All windows are to be checked for water seepages, for any cracks, breakages or loose fittings. Usually seepages happen from window gaps.

The swimming pool area also requires extra attention during the monsoon. Issues like contamination of water can rise. The swimming pool should be checked for chlorine level, ph value, hardness and filtration of water. In addition, the area outside the swimming pool is to be cleaned, checked for drainage and sprayed with disinfectants. All pool furniture to be covered with waterproof fabric and mattress to shifted indoors.