Heavy Rain Causes Severe Waterlogging, Disrupts Cities in Delhi, Haryana, Odisha

Heavy rains across parts of North India have caused severe waterlogging and flooding, disrupting daily life in several cities. In Haryana’s Ambala, continuous rainfall led to significant flooding in residential and commercial areas, closing schools and affecting government offices; emergency protocols have been activated with round-the-clock monitoring and deployment of pumps to manage drainage. Gurugram is also facing major disruptions with heavy rain causing traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and infrastructure damage, prompting authorities to cancel leaves for essential workers and advise closures of schools and offices. In Odisha, torrential rain triggered urban flooding in Bhubaneswar and Balasore, submerging roads and homes, though officials reported river levels remain below danger marks. The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for continued heavy rainfall and flash floods in several regions, with disaster management teams preparing for potential evacuations and further flooding. Across affected areas, residents are advised to stay vigilant as authorities maintain emergency response measures.