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Punjab’s Mohali, Ropar And Other Cities Are Facing Waterlogging After Heavy Rains! Detail Here.

by Shreya Rathod
Punjab’s Mohali, Ropar And Other Cities Are Facing Waterlogging After Heavy Rains! Detail Here.

For the past few days, several cities in Punjab have been facing waterlogging. The district administrations of Patiala, Rupnagar (Ropar), and Mohali requested military assistance to deal with the floods due to a flood-like condition. Here is everything you need to know about waterlogging in Punjab.

Mohali In Punjab Is Facing Waterlogging

Mohali district’s Derabassi assembly constituency experienced waterlogging as a result of the two days’ worth of non-stop rain. The lands near the Ghaggar River were flooded. People residing in the buildings in Derabassi’s Gulmohar City Extension were trapped by 12 to 15 feet of water before the NDRF crew arrived to conduct the rescue. The NDRF team, MLA Kuljit Randhawa, and DC Mohali all arrived at the location.

Several locations in the city experienced waterlogging on Sunday as a result of the heavy rain. Additionally, water invaded homes, severely damaging furniture and equipment. Residents are blaming the unequal levelling of roads and sewage blockage for the predicament.

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Flood-Like Situation In Ropar & Patiala

The district authorities in Rupnagar and Patiala also ordered the evacuation of residents from several low-lying regions after rain, in addition to asking officials to keep an eye on the developing situation. Following rain, the level of various water bodies climbed to a perilous point.

In Rupnagar, rivers and rivulets had excessive water flow, resulting in waterlogging throughout the entire district. Meanwhile, the sewerage system remained clogged as a result of the persistent rain, which resulted in severe waterlogging in urban areas and damaged people’s property. Most of Patiala experienced a flood-like condition as rainfall penetrated residents’ homes in the ancient city area.

In Chandigarh, authorities have asked locals to avoid stretches of roads that are waterlogged. Between Saturday and Sunday in July, the city saw its highest 24-hour rainfall total, shattering a record that had stood for over 23 years. In addition, it has rained the most in a single day this season.

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In the meantime, the Municipal Corporation has provided a list of teams that have been reconstituted to deal with urgent problems. It includes waterlogging, tree removal from fallen trees, broken water supply, etc.

Cover Image Courtesy: Rahul Sisodia/ Twitter

First Published: July 10, 2023 11:19 AM