Rajghat’s Roads Remain Waterlogged Days After Monsoon Showers

When the monsoon finally eased up in Delhi, many expected the puddles on Rajghat’s lanes to dry up quickly. Instead, the water lingered, turning busy streets into shallow lakes.

Residents say the trouble started right after the heavy downpour last week. “We saw the rain stop, but the water just sat there, getting deeper every hour,” one local vendor recalled, shaking his head. The culprit? A municipal pumping station that simply refused to kick into gear.

According to officials from the Delhi Jal Board, the pump at the Rajghat drainage point stalled due to an electrical glitch. While engineers scramble to replace the faulty motor, the stagnant water has nowhere to go. Adding insult to injury, the main storm‑water drain that should have carried the excess away is choked with debris – leaves, construction waste, you name it.

“It’s not just the pump,” the deputy commissioner admitted in a brief press briefing. “We have a blockage in the primary drain, and until we clear it, the pump’s efforts are futile.” He promised a “quick response team” would be dispatched, but locals remain skeptical after similar promises in the past.

For commuters, the impact is immediate. Buses trundle through ankle‑deep water, and motorists navigate around patches that look more like miniature rivers than city roads. “I had to turn around three times because a pothole was submerged,” said a daily commuter, exasperated.

City councilors have also faced criticism on social media, with users demanding accountability and faster action. Some neighborhood groups have taken matters into their own hands, organizing small clean‑up drives to remove visible debris from the drains, hoping to at least speed up the drying process.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government’s water‑resource department says it is coordinating with the electricity board to restore power to the pump and with waste‑management crews to clear the blockage. They estimate the full repair could take up to 48 hours, assuming no further rain.

Until then, the advice from authorities is simple: avoid the flooded sections if possible, and be prepared for slower traffic. It’s a reminder that even after the clouds break, the city’s infrastructure can keep us waiting in the water.