Delhi records wettest early August in 16 years, flooding streets and disrupting services

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Delhi experienced its heaviest early-August rainfall in sixteen years, causing widespread urban flooding at the start of the month. Streets turned into waterlogged channels and several underpasses became completely impassable due to the deluge. Daily commutes were severely disrupted and essential civic services were thrown into disarray across the city. Despite claims by municipal authorities of upgraded drainage infrastructure, the flooding exposed persistent gaps in the city's ability to handle heavy rainfall. The episode has renewed concerns about Delhi's overall resilience and preparedness for extreme weather events.

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