Capital of contrasts: While Delhi moves on, Kirari remains under water
Residents of Kirari, Delhi, are facing severe civic neglect as their neighborhood remains submerged in sewage-laden water a week after heavy monsoon rains. The flooding has forced school closures and created hazardous living conditions for local families.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the disparity in urban infrastructure and the impact of climate-related events on vulnerable populations in major cities.
NEW DELHI: Nearly a week after the season’s heaviest rain lashed the city, many houses in northwest Delhi’s Kirari remain surrounded by sewage-laden water, public parks resemble filthy lakes, and children cannot attend flooded schools.“We are living in hell,” said 70-year-old Sushila, whose son, a three-year-old granddaughter and a five-year-old grandson have fallen ill. She has placed bricks across the floor of her house to create a walkway as water has inundated it. Snakes have been entering the house, forcing the family to be on its toes.
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