Rain in 18 Districts of Punjab Today: Alert for Next 6 Days, Ludhiana Mayor Reaches Pumping Station at 2 AM; Heavy Rains in Chandigarh Too
Heavy rainfall lashed various parts of Punjab today, disrupting normal life across the state.
Eighteen districts reported torrential downpours since morning, leading to widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas.
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for the next six days, forecasting further rainfall.Photo: Dibakar Roy / PexelsThe incessant rain caused significant water accumulation on urban roads, impeding traffic flow.
Vehicular movement slowed down in many places, and some areas experienced such severe waterlogging that vehicles became stranded.
This situation was particularly prevalent in areas with inadequate drainage systems.Ludhiana Mayor's Proactive Response and Chandigarh's SituationThe intensity of the rain in Ludhiana was such that the city's Mayor had to personally oversee the situation.