Three children were rescued from a school bus stuck in the Minto Bridge underpass in northwest Delhi on Tuesday after morning rains, officials said. An autorickshaw was also stuck in the underpass, they added. Officials said there were no injuries in any of the incidents as rescue teams reached the spot quickly. The water is currently being pumped out, an official said. More details about the incidents are awaited.
A video showing the autorickshaw completely submerged is going viral on social media. The Minto Bridge underpass is known for its waterlogging problems during the monsoon season.
#LOOK |Severe waterlogging was seen on Minto Road in Delhi following incessant rains in the national capital. image.twitter.com/bPyYh5vFPa— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 20, 2024
In July 2020, a man died when his mini-truck got stuck in the same underpass. Heavy rains lashed Delhi on Tuesday morning, leading to widespread flooding and traffic disruptions across the city.
The Ridge observatory recorded 72.4 mm of rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The Safdarjung observatory, which provides representative data for Delhi, recorded 28.7 mm of rain, while Lodhi Road recorded 25.6 mm and Ayanagar recorded 2.2 mm.
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