NEW DELHI: Where on one hand the rains have brought much-needed relief after the long Delhi summer, they have also been a major cause for inconvenience for many, as the inefficient drainage and sewer systems of the city resulted in waterlogged streets and houses on Tuesday morning.
There were reports of flooded houses, overflowing severs and inundated streets from various areas of the city. D P Gulati, a resident of Pitampura, and secretary of the RWA of his area said that a mere two hour's rain got numerous houses flooded. "I have been living for the last 25 years in Pitampura, and this invariably happens every year,'' said Gulati. The open sewer in the nearby area, explained Gulati, overflows with very little rain. "As the sewer isn't constructed properly, it overflows, and sewer water seeps into the houses.'' Like every year, Gulati and his association arranged for pumps and drainage systems to deal with the mess. "We have to struggle every year, why can't there just be a permanent solution to the problem. Flooded houses are a potential health hazard because there is an added risk of getting electrocuted.''
According to Monu Chaddha, the president of Jangpura RWA, more than 12 bungalows had to be vacated this morning at the link-road Jangpura extension, as rainwater inundated the area due to poor drainage. "The houses were deserted, the road, which was filled with water, had to be barricaded, and the traffic was diverted,'' said Chaddha. He complained the authorities aren't doing enough. "This area is very close to the Barrapulla elevated road project and everything gets completely stalled after little rain due to ongoing construction work.''
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