Pictures: Heavy rain leads to waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi, Gurugram; brings respite to people in Punjab, Chandigarh
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh/ Gurugram, July 19
Early morning rain brought much respite to the residents of Chandigarh and Punjab after sultry weather conditions persisted for long. It, however, disrupted life in Gurugram and Delhi,
Reports regarding waterlogging, traffic snarls, overflow of water in some unplanned residential colonies started to emerge as rain continued in several parts.
In South Delhi, where light showers started late on Sunday and continued through Monday, several areas reported waterlogging and traffic snarls.
The road from Sangam Vihar to Ambedkar Nagar was overflowing with rain water which obstructed vehicular movement.
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, PWD work was underway to clear congestion after a DTC bus broke down at Kanjhawala Chowk. Also, there have been reports of some roads caving in due to the continuous rain.
Most areas of Gurugram heavily waterlogged entered low-lying houses in DLF phases 1 and 3, and Suncity Township.
At least three underpasses at Rajiv Chowk, Hero Honda Chowk and IFFCO Chowk were closed due to waterlogging.
Rescue operation is under way at Khawaspur village in Farrukhnagar, where two bodies have been recovered so far by the NDRF.
Power supply was snapped at various parts of the city.
As incessant rain pummelled the NCR region, waterlogging and traffic congestion were reported across Gurugram.
The Traffic Wing of the Gurgaon Police remained busy clearing traffic on submerged roads and underpasses.
Moderate to intense spell of rainfall was witnessed over parts of Jhajjar, Rohtak, Sonipat, Panipat, Gurugram, Jind, Rewari, Kurukshetra, Kaithal districts and adjoining areas. Light to moderate spell was witnessed in Palwal, Nuh, Ambala, Panchkula , Karnal and Bhiwani districts.
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