Ludhiana, Aug. 14 -- A few hours of heavy rainfall on Thursday left Rahon road under knee-deep water, bringing traffic to a standstill and flooding homes and shops in the area. Commuters struggled to navigate the submerged stretch, while residents and traders scrambled to keep rainwater from entering their premises.

Several shopkeepers reported damage to goods, and many were seen pumping water out of their establishments. Pedestrians waded through stagnant water, while two-wheelers and small cars stalled in the chaos.

Harjit Singh, a shopkeeper, blamed poor drainage for the recurring problem. "Every time it rains, this road turns into a drain. Authorities have done nothing to fix it," he said.

"We were stuck in traffic for more than an...