Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh criticised the central government sharply following widespread infrastructure failures across India after heavy rainfall. Singh pointedly highlighted Ayodhya's predicament, emphasising that even minor rainfall caused water to enter the revered Ram Mandir's Garbhagriha, displeasing the temple's main priest.
He underscored other instances of infrastructure collapse, including the Atal Setu Bridge, Jabalpur terminal, and the Bundelkhand Expressway, noting that Ayodhya, touted by the Centre for development, was left waterlogged. Singh also condemned the collapse of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, inaugurated by PM Modi in March, attributing it to alleged corruption within the BJP.
“Our government in Delhi is actively addressing the issue of waterlogging,” Singh added, responding to concerns about ongoing challenges in the national capital.
In Delhi, Mayor Shelly Oberoi remarked that despite initial challenges with the monsoon's arrival, significant improvements had been made in managing waterlogging compared to previous incidents. Municipal departments and officials have been actively addressing affected areas to prevent future occurrences and ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall brought relief from a prolonged heat wave in Delhi but also led to significant waterlogging in various parts of the city, disrupting traffic and affecting daily life for residents and commuters.
Instances of people navigating through inundated streets highlighted the severity of the situation, with BJP Councillor Ravinder Singh Negi resorting to rowing an inflatable boat on NH9 in protest.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Safdarjung observatory recorded 228 mm of rainfall, marking one of the highest 24-hour rainfalls in June. The historical record of 235.5 mm, set on June 28, 1936, remains the highest for the city.
At Indira Gandhi International Airport, a portion of Terminal 1's roof collapsed early in the morning, resulting in one fatality and injuries to eight others, according to the Delhi Fire Services.
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