New Delhi: The first monsoon rain in Delhi-NCR wreaked havoc on Friday morning, affecting both common citizens and prominent figures, including political leaders residing in upscale areas. Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav faced a challenging start to his day when his residence was flooded due to the heavy downpour.Waterlogging near his house The incident unfolded as Ram Gopal Yadav prepared to leave for Parliament amidst the ongoing session. His house became inundated with rainwater, forcing his staff to carry him in their arms to reach his car safely. Only after this makeshift arrangement could Yadav proceed towards Parliament.Watch video #WATCH | Delhi: SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav being helped by members of his staff and others to his car as the area around his residence is completely inundated.Visuals from Lodhi Estate area. pic.twitter.com/ytWE7MGbfY— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024Expressed frustration over NDMCReflecting on the ordeal, Yadav expressed frustration over the lack of preparedness by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). I had to undergo all this just to reach Parliament. We managed to get into the car after being lifted by people, he remarked. He criticized the NDMCs inefficiency in maintaining drainage systems, emphasizing that despite repeated complaints to NDMC officials since early morning, no adequate measures were taken to pump out the water.Need of cleaning of drains The entire bungalow is submerged, causing substantial financial losses as we had recently renovated the flooring, Yadav lamented. He pointed out the critical need for regular cleaning of choked drains to prevent such situations in the future.Same condition everywhereHighlighting the gravity of the situation, Yadav noted that neighboring residences, including those of high-ranking officials and ministers, were similarly affected. He underscored the irony of the situation given the proximity of senior government officials and the jurisdiction of the NDMC.Rain in Delhi NCRAs the rain continued to pour, creating chaos across the capital region, residents and authorities grappled with the aftermath, emphasising the urgent need for improved infrastructure and preparedness to mitigate the impact of monsoon showers in Delhi-NCR.
