Waterlogging

NDMC apologises for waterlogging, plans measures to prevent recurrence

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday apologised to residents for rain-triggered waterlogging in several parts that come under it and said it will strengthen its systems to deal with such situations in the future. NDMC chairman Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said in a post on X that the civic body was able to clear waterlogging within 15-20 minutes under normal circumstances, but in at least three to four locations on Tuesday, the water took more than an hour to drain. The national capital received heavy rainfall on Tuesday, leading to waterlogging and disruption in several parts. More than 72 mm rainfall was recorded in less than two hours, which Dwivedi described as unexpected, but he said the intense spell could not be treated as an excuse for the disruption faced by residents. "I sincerely apologise to everyone in the NDMC area who faced difficulties due to waterlogging instances on August 25," he said. Dwivedi said the civic body would undertake a series of short- and ...

Heavy rain causes waterlogging across Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert

Heavy rains hit Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing waterlogging; the IMD issued a red alert for Delhi, while Gurugram and Faridabad were placed under a yellow alert

Cars24 Gurugram boat stunt goes viral, ₹50,000 challan claim debunked

What began as a marketing stunt on a flooded Gurugram road sparked confusion over a ₹50,000 challan, prompting the company to issue a clarification

Gurugram police advise work from home as heavy rain floods key roads

Waterlogging at major junctions and along the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway disrupted traffic across the city as police appealed for fewer vehicles on the roads

Money, manuals and missed accountability: Why do Indian cities still flood?

Government records show substantial investment for drainage and flood-resilience efforts, but waterlogging every year points to deeper failures in planning, maintenance and accountability

79% Delhi NCR residents rate monsoon preparedness as poor: Survey

A survey found 79% of Delhi NCR residents rated their local administration's preparedness for monsoon waterlogging as poor or pathetic, with Gurugram recording the highest dissatisfaction

Mumbai hospitals weather heavy rains, but see rise in ambulance delays

Hospitals across Mumbai have maintained routine medical services despite heavy rains, but doctors report rising seasonal illnesses and slower ambulance movement due to waterlogging

IMD issues red alerts in four states as heavy rains disrupt normal life

Heavy rains threw life out of gear in several states on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red alerts in Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala, and stating that conditions were favourable for the advance of southwest monsoon into the remaining parts of Haryana and Punjab and Rajasthan in the next four days. Two days after monsoon arrived in national capital Delhi, parts of the city witnessed light to moderate rainfall. The weather office has forecast that light rain and gusts would prevail at least till Friday. After the late arrival of monsoon in Maharashtra, incessant heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its metropolitan region, triggering incidents of road cave-in, tree fall and house collapse, and disrupting road and rail traffic. Continuous downpour forced the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in the afternoon. The showers led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the metropolis, cripplin

Heavy overnight showers lash Mumbai suburbs; over 100 mm rain recorded

Intense overnight showers lashed Mumbai's suburbs on Monday, with several areas receiving over 100 mm in just four hours, triggering waterlogging and traffic disruptions in some pockets, civic officials said. As per data shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Veena Nagar in the eastern suburb of Mulund recorded a staggering 160.4 mm of rain, while Versova in the western suburbs logged 156.8 mm. The suburbs witnessed a downpour from midnight to 4 am, causing waterlogging on stretches of LBS Road in Mulund and the Andheri subway, affecting vehicular movement for some time, officials said. The BMC's automatic weather stations recorded the highest rainfall in the eastern suburbs, with Maharashtra Nagar School in Mankhurd receiving 123.4 mm of rain, followed by Paspoli Municipal School in Powai (122 mm), Mithagar Municipal School in Mulund (120.8 mm) and the S Ward office (120.6 mm). In the western suburbs, the Versova pumping station recorded 121.6 mm of rain, followed

Waterlogging and pollution 'legacy' problems, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her government has got legacy problems like waterlogging and pollution and is working to find their solutions. Gupta inspected the desilting work at Sunehri Nala here and slammed the previous Congress and Aam Aadmi Party governments over pollution and drainage issues. "The Sunehri Nala was built, but there was no entry point for workers to clean it. We are desilting drains. Be it waterlogging, silt in the drain or pollution, we have only got legacy problems. The government is working to find solutions to problems. We have installed mist sprayers, but it will take time for results to be visible," she told reporters. Hitting out at Congress and AAP, she said they were in power for 15 and 10 years, respectively, but did not do anything. "They only did the work of giving pain to Delhiites while we are working to heal the sufferings of people," she added. She was accompanied by Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma during the inspection. He

Bengaluru faces severe waterlogging, traffic snarls after overnight rains

Overnight rains accompanied by thunderstorms led to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion across several parts of Bengaluru, with Rainbow Layout, Pioneer Lake Residency, and Anekal among the worst-affected areas, officials said. Waterlogging was also reported in Neeladri Nagar (Electronic City), Indiranagar, HSR Layout, and along the Outer Ring Roadone of the city's busiest IT corridors. In several places, vehicles were seen navigating through knee-deep water. Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, "There were rains last night and our officials were alert. No major incidents have been reported. However, there are reports of waterlogging in some parts. Our officials are alert and are on the job." A huge tree was uprooted in the 3rd Block of Basaveshwaranagar on Friday night, damaging at least two parked vehicles. However, no injuries were reported, officials added. Neighbouring districts, including Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Mysuru, Mandya, and

Kolkata paralysed by heavy rain; 4 electrocuted, train, metro disrupted

Commuters in Kolkata complained about the buses breaking down mid-way, adding that either taxis and cabs stayed off the roads or charged exorbitantly high fares

Hyderabad faces waterlogging after heavy rain; IMD issues yellow alert

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Telangana, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places across all districts on September 18 and 19

Yamuna dips below evacuation mark of 206 metres in Delhi after days of rain

The water level in the Yamuna was recorded at 205.98 metres at 8 PM on Saturday at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB), coming down below the 206 metre evacuation mark after several days, officials said. "The situation is being closely monitored and all the agencies concerned are on alert," an official said. In the past few days, the river had inundated several areas along its banks. Tents have been set up on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and in Mayur Vihar areas to temporarily accommodate people evacuated from low-lying areas near the river. The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres. According to the flood control department, the Hathnikund barrage discharged 46,501 cusecs of water at 8 PM. Water discharge from Wazirabad barrage is around 93,260 cusecs. The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river's flow and potential flood risks. Water released from the barrage

Court seeks reply from Gurugram municipal authorities on waterlogging woes

A court here has issued notices to Gurugram municipal authorities and traffic police on a civil suit filed by two residents over the recent waterlogging and traffic snarls that gave a harrowing time to people, their lawyer said. Civil judge (junior division) Deepak Yadav sought replies from the District Collector, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Gurugram and DCP traffic on the plea filed on September 2, advocate Manish Shandilya said. The court has asked all three officials to submit a status report on the issue within 30 days. The next hearing of the case will be on September 12, he added. The civil suit was filed on the issue of waterlogging, traffic jams and the disruption of the normal life of people in Gurugram during heavy rains last week. The suit was filed by Mahender G Vizarani, a resident of Sushant Lok, and Gaurav Yadav through advocate Manish Shandilya. "Like every time during the rains, this time too, the situation in Gurugram was worsened by floods. Due to t

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Half of Delhi NCR residents call govt's waterlogging response 'pathetic'

Survey reveals that 75 per cent of Delhi residents lost work hours due to waterlogging and traffic snarls, and 63 per cent reported higher vehicle repair costs from driving through flooded streets

Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Gurugram, schools shift to online classes

Traffic was moving at a crawling pace at Gurgaon's Rajiv Chowk area, where vehicles, trucks, bikes, and cars alike navigated the waterlogged streets

Blueprint being prepared to solve waterlogging problem: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that a comprehensive blueprint of the capital's sewer system is being prepared to provide a permanent solution to the problem of waterlogging. Highlighting the city's improved preparedness during this year's monsoon, Gupta said despite Delhi receiving above-normal rainfall in August, residents did not face a severe waterlogging crisis. "While waterlogging did occur in some areas, the situation in most localities returned to normal within half an hour to an hour owing to the efficiency of the departments concerned," she said. The chief minister said serious waterlogging was not witnessed this time at the city's known "super-black spots", such as the Minto Road bridge, ITO Chowk, Zakhira Underpass and Anand Vihar. "Even after continuous rainfall for two days, Delhi's traffic and civic life remained normal," she added. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi has recorded more than 254.8 mm of rainfall so far in Augu

Heavy rain floods Delhi roads; more showers expected till August 8

Waterlogging hit key areas like Aiims, Connaught Place and Minto Bridge as IMD forecasts light to moderate rain across Delhi-NCR