Chaos in Bawana: Canal Breach Causes Major Flooding and Disruptions

Residents of Bawana, Outer Delhi, faced chaos as a major breach in the Munak canal led to severe flooding. Water Minister Atishi assured that repair work would be completed soon. Various teams were deployed to address the situation. Basic services like water supply were disrupted, impacting local residents significantly.

Chaos erupted in Bawana, Outer Delhi, as a major breach in the Munak canal sub-branch caused severe flooding on Thursday. Residents were seen wading through waist-deep water, with waterlogged houses, schools, and hospitals adding to the already dire situation.

Water Minister Atishi, who inspected the breach site, stated that repair work was underway and expected to be completed by Thursday night. In the interim, water supply was diverted to another sub-branch of the canal. The canal, carrying Yamuna water from Haryana to Delhi, had its embankment breached between midnight and 2 AM, heavily affecting nearby areas of Bawana.

Emergency response teams, including engineers from Haryana and Delhi, are working on urgent repairs. Mobile pumps from various agencies were deployed to drain out water, and evacuation efforts were initiated by the National Disaster Response Force. Residents faced significant challenges, with disrupted basic services and stranded families awaiting relief.