Friday’s downpour in Delhi wasn’t just about the rain; it was about what happened after

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Delhi experienced its wettest start to August in sixteen years, with a heavy downpour turning streets into rivers and causing widespread disruption. Despite improved drainage claims by civic bodies, the flooding exposed vulnerabilities in the city's resilience to intense rainfall events.

Delhi has faced an unprecedented deluge at the start of August, marking the wettest beginning in sixteen years. As rain poured relentlessly, streets transformed into mini rivers, rendering underpasses impassable. Commutes were hampered, with essential services thrown into chaos. Though civic bodies assert improved drainage capabilities, recent floods highlight ongoing vulnerabilities, raising concerns about the metropolis's resilience to heavy rainfall.