Flooded Again: Rajinder Nagar Under Water After Heavy Rain

Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area, recently hit by flooding which claimed three lives, experienced heavy rainfall again, leading to severe waterlogging. Students continue to protest against insufficient safety measures. The AAP has been criticized by the BJP while attempting to manage the situation on the ground.

Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area, already reeling from a recent flooding tragedy that resulted in the deaths of three students, was once again submerged following heavy rains on Wednesday evening. Commuters navigated waterlogged lanes, fearing for their safety as videos of the inundated streets went viral.

The BJP criticized the AAP, accusing the party of failing to learn from the previous incident. Meanwhile, AAP shared videos of MLA Durgesh Pathak on social media, showing him assisting residents and ensuring pumps were used to remove water. The soaked and frustrated students, who have been protesting since the July 27 incident, stood in thigh-deep water shouting slogans for better safety measures.

Despite attempts by the administration to clean the drains and address the flooding, residents remain dissatisfied. A civil services aspirant highlighted continued issues like electric pole sparking and water gushing into basements. The AAP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) faces ongoing criticism for its actions—or perceived lack thereof—following the tragic event last week.

(With inputs from agencies.)