
In New Delhi, heavy rains on Thursday led to water accumulation in various parts of the city, prompting reports of fallen trees and flooded roads. Office workers and pedestrians were observed navigating through rainwater during the morning rush hour. The recurring issue of waterlogging persisted around the Dhaula Kuan flyover and its surrounding roads this year, affecting travel between New Delhi, south Delhi, and Gurgaon. The Public Works Department deployed mobile pumps temporarily to drain the rainwater but expressed interest in finding lasting solutions for the problem. The Pul Prahladpur underpass and Ring Road near Sarai Kale Khan ISBT also succumbed to flooding, causing disruptions in traffic. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received reports of waterlogging in different locations and incidents of fallen trees, to which they responded promptly. Additionally, the MCD officials highlighted efforts to address waterlogging on internal colony roads by activating control rooms in all 12 zones.There was a high alert in place to address complaints promptly. Despite this, residents continued to report issues with drains in the colony leading to overflow. However, officials reported that other areas such as Mathura Road, Pragati Maidan, ITO, and Minto Bridge were problem-free on Thursday. The Public Works Department had constructed a new drain on Purana Qila Road to manage flooding. In Gurgaon, overnight rain caused the Delhi-Gurgaon border at Kapashera to flood again on Thursday, causing traffic delays and inconvenience to officegoers and residents. Due to inadequate drainage and the elevated nature of adjoining roads, water from Kapashera in Delhi and Dundahera in Gurgaon flowed downstream, resulting in waterlogging at the border. The waterlogged stretch on the Old Delhi-Gurgaon Road is vital for reaching Udyog Vihar, where numerous businesses operate. Commuters faced challenges navigating the flooded area, risking accidents on damaged road sections. Inter-city buses had to stop at the border, requiring passengers to disembark due to the conditions. Anil Arora, a commuter from Dwarka to Udyog Vihar, described the situation as dangerous due to the unpredictability of water depth.