Video: Three schoolchildren fall into hidden drain amid Delhi rain, rescued by locals
Three schoolchildren were rescued after falling into a drain hidden beneath floodwater in Delhi's Jagatpur, with the incident captured on CCTV. The mishap came as heavy rain triggered waterlogging across the city and the IMD issued a red alert.
Three schoolchildren fell into a concealed drain while wading through floodwaters in north Delhi's Jagatpur on Thursday, as heavy rains continued to inundate the national capital, PTI reported. A CCTV video captured the scene, showing nearly 10 children walking through calf-deep water when three of them suddenly disappeared beneath the overflowing drain.
Local residents and passersby immediately rushed to the spot and successfully rescued the children, preventing a potential tragedy. The incident has raised safety concerns about uncovered drains during monsoon season. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi, forecasting moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning.
Traffic congestion and waterlogging were widespread across major roads and neighborhoods, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the city's monsoon preparedness.
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