The stretch between Rajiv Chowk and Kherki Daula — one of the busiest corridors in the city — remains particularly vulnerable Gurgaon: Clogged surface drains along Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway are posing a major challenge as the monsoon looms, raising fears of waterlogging and traffic disruption.The stretch between Rajiv Chowk and Kherki Daula — one of the…
Mapusa: Heavy monsoon showers triggered widespread waterlogging across parts of the Mapusa municipal market on Monday evening, disrupting business activity and rekindling concerns over the town’s persistent drainage woes.Water accumulated rapidly in several internal market lanes, partially submerging parked two-wheelers and encircling several commercial establishments. Traders and residents blamed recurring drainage failures, alleging that the…
Chaar Number Dispensary area Nala Jaipur: With monsoon around the corner, anxiety is mounting among residents living near the city’s major drains, many of whom fear a repeat of last year’s flooding and waterlogging. While the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) claims that around 80% of the city’s 10 major drains have been cleaned, residents say…
Margao: To handle emergency situations during monsoon-related calamities, the Margao municipality has stepped up preparedness by deploying ward-wise teams comprising workers, vehicles and supervisory staff to respond to distress calls. The teams have been tasked with carrying out desilting of drains, removal of silt and garbage, bush-clearing and other monsoon-related works within its jurisdiction as…
Minister Agnimitra Paul at Alipore zoo Kolkata: Torrential rain for a couple of hours in the morning—this monsoon’s first heavy spell—flooded large areas of Kolkata as well as Salt Lake and New Town on Friday. Consequently, traffic on multiple stretches, especially in central Kolkata, slowed down in the morning peak hours.The intensity of the showers…
Surat: Pre-monsoon showers lashed parts of Surat city and district on Friday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat and humidity that gripped the region over the past several days. While the city received light to moderate rainfall, several talukas in the district recorded significant precipitation.Umarpada received the highest rainfall at 72 mm, followed by…
Jamshedpur: The East Singhbhum administration has announced measures to provide relief to residents during monsoon, including deployment of quick response teams (QRTs) for addressing rain-related emergencies.Deputy commissioner Rajiv Ranjan has directed officials of Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC), Mango Municipal Corporation (MMC), Jugsalai Municipal Council (JMC) and Chakulia Nagar Panchayat (CNP) to constitute QRTs for…
Water logged near Kundanpuri bridge in Ludhiana on Saturday Weed being removed from a swollen Buddha Dariya in Ludhian Water logged near Kundanpuri bridge in Ludhiana on Saturday Weed being removed from a swollen Buddha Dariya in Ludhian Water logged near Kundanpuri bridge in Ludhiana on Saturday Ludhiana: A sudden midnight deluge has cast serious…
Flooded streets, frequent power cuts add to Hyd residents’ monsoon woes Hyderabad: Power outages have once again emerged as a major concern across Hyderabad after just two spells of monsoon rain this season, with several neighbourhoods experiencing prolonged electricity disruptions following Friday night’s showers.Residents from Kukatpally, Miyapur, LB Nagar, Uppal and parts of Secunderabad said…
Magrath Road, road after restoration. Used for parking of vehicles in Bengaluru on Friday. Magrath Road, road after restoration. Used for parking of vehicles in Bengaluru on Friday. Magrath Road, road after restoration. Used for parking of vehicles in Bengaluru on Friday. Magrath Road, road after restoration. Used for parking of vehicles in Bengaluru on…
