Heavy Rain Causes Big Problems for Potters in Paharganj, Delhi

New Delhi, June 28: Heavy rain on Friday morning brought relief from the heat but caused major issues in the city. Potters in Paharganj suffered big losses as their clay products were damaged or washed away.

Potters’ Losses

Laxmi Devi, a 70-year-old potter, has been selling clay products for over 30 years. She said, “There is no estimate of the losses that we suffered…Our products broke and washed away in the night itself…We won’t be able to compensate this loss.”

Another potter, Moti Lal, estimated his losses to be in the thousands of rupees. He said, “I incurred losses of several thousand of Rupees. Pots and other utensils were washed away.”

Citywide Impact

The heavy rain also caused waterlogging in various parts of the city, affecting traffic and daily life. BJP Councillor Ravinder Singh Negi was seen rowing an inflatable apparatus on NH9 as a protest.

Record Rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the Safdarjung observatory recorded 228mm of rainfall, the second-highest 24-hour rainfall in June ever recorded. The highest was 235.5mm on June 28, 1936.

Airport Incident

At the Indira Gandhi International Airport, a portion of the roof of Terminal 1 collapsed, killing one person and injuring eight others. Assistant Divisional Officer Ravinder Singh said, “The shed of the airport collapsed resulting in eight persons getting trapped.”

More Rain Expected

The Met Department said more heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Delhi and the National Capital Region.