Delhi is bracing for another round of heavy rains as the India Meteorological Department predicts overcast conditions and significant rainfall over the next few days. Civic agencies have deployed additional manpower and machinery to combat potential waterlogging and ensure swift response to any complaints.
This news roundup covers key stories including surging foreign portfolio investor inflows into India, heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for Mumbai and Delhi, India’s cricket match against South Africa, and the latest developments in the CBI case involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Heavy rains in Delhi led to widespread flooding, including at Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s residence. Tharoor shared a video of his flooded home and criticized the clogged drainage system. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena responded to the situation, pledging to address the issue. The floods also caused a roof collapse at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram has brought much-needed relief from the heat, but also resulted in severe waterlogging and crippling traffic jams across the national capital. Videos show submerged vehicles, flooded roads, and massive traffic snarls, highlighting the infrastructure challenges faced by the city during heavy rains.
