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Delhi Minister Ashish Sood has promised to resolve waterlogging issues before the monsoon after unprecedented May rainfall caused severe flooding. The BJP-led government faced backlash as key areas like Gurgaon and Delhi Airport were inundated. IMD attributed the heavy rain to remnants of Cyclone Tauktae and moisture convergence. Sood assured the public that lessons from this event will help prevent future disruptions.

Key Points: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood Pledges to Fix Waterlogging Before Monsoon

  • Sood addresses record May rainfall and waterlogging
  • BJP faces criticism over Delhi flooding
  • IMD cites cyclone remnant impact
  • Gurgaon and airport areas worst affected
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Delhi Minister Ashish Sood vows to resolve waterlogging situation

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood vows to tackle waterlogging after record May rainfall causes chaos, promising solutions before monsoon.

"This was our test before the arrival of the monsoon, and we will succeed this time. – Ashish Sood"

New Delhi, May 4

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday said that BJP government will resolve the waterlogging issue in upcoming monsoon season in the national capital.

Speaking to media persons, Sood said, "Today, we had the legislative party meeting regarding the upcoming assembly session, and also we discussed the issues of our respective constituencies. In 125 years, Delhi has not received this much water in May, and within an hour, the waterlogging issue was resolved, which had earlier caused heavy traffic for hours. This was our test before the arrival of the monsoon, and we will succeed this time."

On Friday, Delhi recorded 78mm of rainfall till 8:30 am, the second highest in 24 hours since 1901. The most rainfall was recorded at 119.3 mm on May 20, 2021, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The highest rainfall was recorded at Lodhi Road - 78 mm, just ahead of Safdarjung Airport, which recorded 77mm. According to IMD, moisture and wind convergence over the area from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, assisted by a persistent, highly favourable synoptic pattern at both lower and middle tropospheric levels, resulted in heavy rainfall.

According to IMD, it was associated with the movement of the remnant of the "Tauktae" Cyclone, which crossed the Gujarat coast.

The sudden rain resulted in heavy waterlogging, leading to traffic congestion in parts of Delhi.

Places like Gurgaon, Delhi Airport and Minto Road were severely inundated, resulting in significant inconvenience for the public. This abrupt shift in weather conditions has left individuals facing considerable challenges.

The unseasonal rainfall, resulting in heavy waterlogging, allowed the opposition to slam the BJP-led Delhi government.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Every year we hear the same promises before monsoon, yet Delhi turns into Venice! 😅 Hope this time the government actually implements long-term solutions instead of temporary fixes. The Minto Road waterlogging is legendary at this point!
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Priya M.
The minister says they resolved waterlogging in an hour - but what about the thousands who were stuck in traffic for 4+ hours? Actions speak louder than words. Let's see actual results when monsoon hits full force.
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Amit S.
Instead of blaming cyclones and unusual rainfall, why can't we have better drainage systems like other global cities? Mumbai handles much heavier rains more efficiently. Delhi needs to upgrade its infrastructure seriously.
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Neha T.
The airport waterlogging is particularly embarrassing when foreign visitors arrive. First impression of our capital shouldn't be wading through knee-deep water! Hope they prioritize key areas at least.
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Vikram J.
While criticism is valid, we should acknowledge this was record-breaking rainfall. No city can handle 78mm in hours without some issues. The real test will be regular monsoon rains - that's when we'll see if preparations worked.
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Sanjay P.
The root problem is unauthorized construction blocking natural drainage. Until we fix that, no amount of promises will help. Need strict enforcement against builders who flout norms.

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