In New Delhi, heavy rains on Thursday caused water accumulation in various areas of the city, prompting calls to authorities about fallen trees and flooded roads. Office workers and pedestrians were seen navigating through rainwater during the morning rush hour. Dhaula Kuan flyover and its surrounding roads have been particularly prone to waterlogging this year. The Public Works Department temporarily deployed mobile pumps to address the issue but also stated they were exploring long-term solutions. The Pul Prahladpur underpass and areas like Ring Road near Sarai Kale Khan ISBT were also affected, leading to traffic disruptions. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received numerous complaints about waterlogging and fallen trees in different neighborhoods. Quick response teams were deployed to manage the situation, ultimately resolving most issues by noon.An alert has been issued to promptly address and prioritize complaints. Despite this, residents have been persistently complaining about drains on colony roads not being properly cleared, leading to overflowing drains. However, on Thursday officials reported that other areas such as Mathura Road, Pragati Maidan, ITO, and Minto Bridge remained free of such issues. The Public Works Department (PWD) had constructed a new drain on Purana Qila Road above the underground transit corridor to manage floodwater. In Gurgaon, overnight rainfall caused the Delhi-Gurgaon border at Kapashera to flood again on Thursday, causing traffic congestion and leaving nearby residents stranded.
Due to the lack of a proper drainage system and the higher elevation of adjacent roads, water runoff from Kapashera in Delhi and Dundahera in Gurgaon results in flooding, particularly affecting the border area. The Old Delhi-Gurgaon Road is a vital route to reach Udyog Vihar, where numerous businesses and companies operate and employ thousands of people. Commuters have struggled to navigate the waterlogged section, unaware of the damaged road segments. Inter-city buses have also been forced to halt at the border, asking passengers to disembark. Anil Arora, a motorcycle rider commuting from Dwarka to Udyog Vihar, expressed concerns about the dangerous conditions caused by the waterlogged road.
