Heavy Rains Cause Severe Waterlogging in Moradabad

Moradabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh, has been hit by heavy rains, leading to severe waterlogging. The streets are flooded, making it hard for people to travel. Vehicles are stuck, and residents are facing many difficulties.

Residents Speak Out

Navbharat, a student, shared his struggles: “My home is right across the lane. It has been very difficult to even get transportation and go to school in this rain. There is excessive waterlogging everywhere. I had to take a holiday from school for the last two days due to the heavy rain.”

Prem criticized the city’s infrastructure: “The title of smart city has failed. If this is the condition of the city in half an hour of rain, then what will happen in two hours of rain? Water has gone inside the houses and people are not able to commute and reach their workplaces on time. It is just a smart city by name. The vehicles are also not able to move. This is a very bad situation.”

Boats Used for Commute

On June 30, residents of Bholenath Colony had to use boats to navigate through the submerged area. Bablu, a resident, said, “The situation is quite bad here. We are using a boat to commute. The whole area is suffering from waterlogging. Even the boat came only yesterday. We have to travel in this water.”

Weather Forecast

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall along with occasional intense spells accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several regions, including Uttar Pradesh, North Punjab, North and West Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bihar, North Orrisa, and South Gangetic West Bengal.