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Torrential rain floods Bijnor, leaves roads submerged
Torrential rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district on Friday submerged several rural roads and left vehicles stranded, disrupting daily life. The downpour brought relief from intense heat but caused widespread waterlogging, India…
The Story in Brief
Torrential rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district on Friday submerged several rural roads and left vehicles stranded, disrupting daily life. The downpour brought relief from intense heat but caused widespread waterlogging, India Today reports. In Faridpur Maan village, water rose to nearly knee-deep level on roads, forcing motorists to push stalled two-wheelers through the flood.
Residents said inadequate drainage worsened the situation, with water accumulating around homes and pathways. Movement became difficult for schoolchildren and commuters. Locals demanded immediate drainage improvements, warning that stagnant water could lead to sanitation and public health risks. Authorities are expected to assess the affected areas.
The Indian Opinion
Every monsoon, Bijnor's villages flood, and every year, the demand is the same: proper drains. This is not an act of God but a failure of local planning. The water that cools the heat also reveals which wards have working infrastructure and which do not. The test is not whether the rain stops, but whether the water clears within 24 hours. If it lingers, so does the question: who is accountable for the blocked drains?
Source: indiatoday.in
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