India, July 11 -- https://tehelka.com/media/2025/07/Rain.jpg
With monsoon clouds already gathering over Delhi, the question on every resident's mind is both familiar and urgent: is the city ready for the rains?
Year after year, Delhi's first downpour triggers the same response-waterlogged roads, traffic chaos, and flooded homes in low-lying areas. This season, city authorities say they've taken "proactive measures" to avoid the annual disruption.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) claims to have completed over 90 per cent of drain desilting by mid-June. The Public Works Department (PWD) has identified 445 waterlogging hotspots and assigned engineers to monitor them during peak rainfall hours.
Yet, early showers in July have alread...