Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray blamed the BJP-run BMC for Mumbai's waterlogging after heavy rains caused flooding in many areas. He said the administration's neglect led to the city coming to a standstill despite earlier efforts to prevent such issues.
Mumbai experienced heavy rain on Monday, with several areas recording significant rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rains to continue over Mumbai and other regions in the coming hours, signaling ongoing monsoon activity across the area.
Waterlogging was reported in several parts of Mumbai after heavy rainfall on Sunday late night. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued orange to red alerts for the city and surrounding areas of Mumbai and suburban areas.
A spokesperson from Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the consortium of companies managing operations at IGI, said on Sunday that the "sudden and concentrated downpour led to temporary water accumulation in and around IGI Airport, briefly impacting operations."
According to sources, a show cause notice will also be served to the Assistant Engineer for "supervisory lapses" and the Executive Engineer is directed to submit an explanation detailing preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
He further stated that while there was a possibility of rain in Delhi today, forecasts by IMD predicted thunderstorm activity and gusty winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
Severe waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi after heavy rains and thunderstorm struck the national capital late Sunday night. Areas affected include Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and near Delhi Airport Terminal 1.
Heavy rains, thunderstorm and strong winds battered several parts of the national capital and its neighbouring regions on Sunday late night, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of severe thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-60 km/h
Delhi's PWD and Irrigation departments will jointly inspect drains and roads to prevent waterlogging before the monsoon. Engineers must submit reports by May 28, focusing on 1,259 km of roads under PWD's care to ensure proper drainage and avoid flooding.
Power disruptions were reported in several areas across the capital after an intense dust storm, followed by thunderstorms, hail, and rain lashed parts of Delhi on Wednesday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert for Uttara Kannada district as heavy rains battered several parts of the state.