New Delhi: Delhi residents woke up to a city overwhelmed by heavy rains on Friday. The intense downpour led to the collapse of a canopy at the busy Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport, resulting in the tragic death of one person. This incident disrupted flight operations, which were suspended until further notice, leaving many passengers stranded. The early morning rain caused severe flooding in various parts of the city. Water entered homes, submerged vehicles, and led to miles-long traffic jams. Key tunnels, including the one at Pragati Maidan, were closed, further exacerbating the traffic situation. Upscale areas like Hauz Khas, South Extension, and Mayur Vihar reported significant waterlogging and flooding in homes.BJPs sccusations against AAPLeaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government for failing to properly desilt the citys drains. They pointed out that numerous roads were waterlogged even after light rains. According to BJP, only 150 out of 700 drains had been desilted. They also accused the Public Works Department (PWD) of poor performance, despite PWDs claim that 80% of the drainage system had been cleaned. BJP leaders suggested that the drainage cleaning was merely on paper. AAP leader also remarked, There is a lot of focus on advertisements, but the administration is weak.AAP वाले UP का दिखा रहे हैं !BJP वाले दिल्ली का दिखा रहे हैं !!बारिश/जलभराव से दिक्कत सिर्फ आम पब्लिक को है, क्योंकि उन्हें इन रास्तों से पानी में चलकर कमाने-खाने जाना है। pic.twitter.com/MbLOhuJ6K9— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) June 28, 2024AAPs responseIn response, AAP leaders blamed the Uttar Pradesh government for the waterlogging issues. A video shared on social media showed a car stuck in water in Noidas Sector 94, with AAP leaders stating that underpasses were flooded due to poor water management. They criticized the administration for failing to release water into the Yamuna River, worsening the situation.Rainfall data and impactAccording to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung, Delhis main weather station, recorded 228.1 mm of rainfall. Other areas also saw significant rainfall, with Lodhi Road receiving 192.8 mm, Ridge 150.4 mm, Palam 106.6 mm, and Ayanagar 66.3 mm in the last 20 to 30 hours. The IMD confirmed that the monsoon had arrived, with the rain beginning around 3 am.Tragic incident at Terminal 1At Terminal 1 of the Delhi Airport, the heavy rain led to a tragic incident around 5 am when a canopy at the departure area collapsed. The collapse trapped several people and resulted in one death. The falling structure also damaged cars parked in the pick-up and drop-off area of the terminal.
