'Venice of the East': Internet trolls rain-hit Gurugram as water logging chokes city
Hours of relentless rainfall brought Gurugram to a near standstill on Thursday, with flooded roads, long traffic jams and stranded commuters dominating the city's landscape
Hours of relentless rainfall brought Gurugram to a near standstill on Thursday, with flooded roads, long traffic jams and stranded commuters dominating the city's landscape. As visuals of inundated streets spread across social media, many users sarcastically dubbed the Millennium City the "Venice of the East", while others questioned the state of civic infrastructure in one of India's largest corporate hubs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for all districts of Delhi and an orange alert for Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Meerut, warning of more heavy rainfall through the day. Weather Watchers Warn Of More Rain Several weather enthusiasts tracking the monsoon system said the rainfall could intensify over the next few hours. Quick answers to key questions ā¢ 5 QUESTIONS 1 What are the main impacts of the recent rainfall in Gurugram? āµ The recent rainfall in Gurugram caused widespread waterlogging, severe traffic congestion, and stranded commuters, significantly disrupting daily life and leading to a red alert from the IMD. 2 Why are residents calling Gurugram the 'Venice of the East'? āµ Residents sarcastically refer to Gurugram as the 'Venice of the East' due to the city's severe flooding and infrastructure challenges following heavy rainfall, which has led to submerged roads and traffic chaos. 3 How is the local government responding to flooding in Gurugram?
āµ Local government teams, including the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram and police, have been deployed to clear waterlogged roads and manage traffic amid the flooding caused by the heavy rains. 4 Should residents be concerned about structural safety after the balcony collapse in Gurugram? āµ Yes, residents should be concerned as the collapse of a balcony in Gurugram has raised alarms about structural safety, prompting demands for a thorough assessment of the affected building. 5 What weather warnings did the IMD issue for Gurugram and surrounding areas? āµ The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi and an orange alert for Gurugram and nearby regions, anticipating further heavy rain and warning residents of potential flooding and travel disruptions. Also Read | Weather Today LIVE: Landslide alert in 6 Himachal districts X user Weatherman Navdeep Dahiya wrote "11:55am update ā¢ Consistent rains across Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and east Delhi and is not likely to stop till evening hours. ā¢ Currently its overcast and drizzling in west, central Delhi and Gurgaon. Heavy downpours are restricted to east NCR. ā¢ Fresh feeder bands are forming over north and central Haryana, they can further merge into main cluster of clouds towards late afternoon, rain coverage for west NCR including Gurgaon is dependent on that.
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