waterlogging

The city of Mumbai is experiencing water-logging across several areas due to incessant heavy rainfall, on October 8. The IMD has predicted that Mumbai will receive moderate to heavy rain with a cloudy sky, for the next 24 hours. IMD has also predicted isolated heavy rainfall over Gujarat, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra and Yanam in the upcoming couple of days.

In Karnataka’s Bangalore, a 23-year-old girl after accidentally coming in contact with a live wire, died on September 6. The victim identified as Akhila, was returning home from work when her scooty skidded in a waterlogged road. When she attempted to grab an electric pole, she was electrocuted. The family of the deceased blamed the BBMP and the administration for improper handling for electricity and other systems.

Due to incessant rains in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, several parts have been flooded, on July 16. The monsoon has caused water-logging and heavy inundation in various parts of the city. Huge bodies of water can be found across streets, houses and shops. People living in the affected areas are forced to commute in knee-deep waters. Meanwhile Army and BSF personnel have been deployed to assist with the relief operations.

Waterlogging was recorded on the national highway (NH)-48 on May 23 as rains pummeled sections of Delhi, as per Gurugram Traffic Police. Waterlogging was also observed on the Jaipur national highway in various areas. Traffic officers were on the scene to help with traffic flow. There was significant traffic congestion on the Narsinghpur-Jaipur highway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain and strong winds from May 21… read-more

In Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district, a sudden flood killed three persons and left 30 others missing on November 19. Reportedly, several communities were flooded after the Cheyyeru river overflowed due to the dam breach. Moreover, depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, dumping heavy rains. Teams from the NDRF and SDRF have leaped into action for relief and rescue operations.