NDMC apologises for waterlogging after ‘unexpected’ heavy rainfall in Delhi
NDMC Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said more than 72 mm rainfall was recorded in less than two hours on August 25
On August 25, 2026, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued an apology to residents for waterlogging caused by unexpected heavy rainfall. Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi acknowledged the inconvenience faced by citizens and assured that the civic body would take steps to prevent such issues in the future. On Tuesday, the capital city experienced more than 72 millimeters of rainfall in less than two hours, leading to waterlogging in several areas.
Dwivedi stated that while the NDMC typically clears waterlogging within 15-20 minutes under normal circumstances, it took more than an hour in at least three to four locations on the date in question. The council pledged to strengthen its systems and work towards a waterlogging-free NDMC area in both short and long-term measures. The mayor invited resident suggestions for system improvements.
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