Relief from Heat, but Chaos on the Roads
The rain brought down temperatures and relieved citizens from the humidity. But it also created knee-deep water in many low-lying areas. Office-goers and school children faced major commuting challenges as roads turned into pools.
Major traffic jams stretched for kilometers. Underpasses like Zakhira and Azad Market were flooded, submerging several vehicles.
According to reports by India TV, key roads such as ITO, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Nehru Place, Patel Nagar, Dhaula Kuan, and Kailash Colony were badly affected. Waterlogging blocked movement and stranded two-wheelers and cars for hours.
Social media was flooded with visuals from Connaught Place, Safdarjung Hospital road, and RK Puram. Residents shared videos of traffic jams, stranded buses, and flooded streets.
IMD Predicts More Rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted more rain for Delhi. Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is expected on July 31.
The maximum temperature will stay around 30–32°C, while the minimum will hover between 23–25°C. Citizens are advised to plan travel cautiously.
Government’s Response and Future Plan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed the public regarding the flooding. She said that the government is identifying vulnerable areas prone to waterlogging and accelerating work on permanent solutions.
“We are working on a plan for modern drainage systems, real-time monitoring, and rapid-response units. Our goal is a Delhi where monsoon becomes a joy, not a nightmare,” she said.
Drainage upgrades and proper maintenance were promised as part of the ₹821 crore fund recently cleared to modernize the capital’s infrastructure.
Residents Share Their Struggles
People took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to share stories of delay, stress, and soaked footwear. “I left from Kailash Colony at 8 am and reached my office at 10:30 am. Roads were flooded. Autos refused to go,” said Ritu Sharma, a resident of South Delhi.
Another video showed a car nearly floating near Naraina as locals struggled to push it to safety. Flooded basements and water entering homes were reported in Ghaziabad’s Crossings Republik society.