Rain in 18 Punjab Districts Today: 6-Day Alert Issued, Ludhiana Mayor Visits Pumping Station at 2 AM; Heavy Rains Expected in Chandigarh Too
Heavy rainfall was recorded today across 18 districts of Punjab, impacting daily life as the monsoon intensified its activity.
The Meteorological Department has issued a six-day alert for the state, forecasting more rain.
In light of this situation, local administrations have become fully vigilant and are making preparations to cope with any emergency.Photo: Sebastiaan Stam / PexelsDue to the rain, waterlogging has occurred in several low-lying areas, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters.
Urban areas, in particular, saw roads submerged, leading to difficulties for schoolchildren and office-goers.
The administration has appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay safe.The seriousness of the situation in Ludhiana can be gauged from the fact that the city's Mayor had to conduct a surprise inspection of a pumping station at 2 AM.