Following one of the heaviest May downpours in over a century, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood assured citizens that the BJP government is taking decisive steps to address chronic waterlogging issues ahead of the monsoon season. The city received 78mm of rainfall by Friday morning, making it the second-highest May rainfall since 1901, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD attributed the intense rain to moisture and wind convergence from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, intensified by the lingering impact of Cyclone Tauktae. The sudden deluge triggered major disruptions, with severe waterlogging and traffic snarls reported across key areas like Gurgaon, Minto Road, and Delhi Airport.
Addressing the situation, Minister Sood emphasized ongoing government efforts and a “historic” coordination meeting with legislators to tackle constituency-specific drainage issues. However, the opposition has slammed the BJP for being unprepared, arguing that the flooded roads and commuter chaos highlight a failure in monsoon planning and infrastructure readiness.
As Delhi braces for the monsoon, public scrutiny grows over whether these promises will translate into real, on-ground relief.