Heavy rain in Madurai, Corporation commissioner directs officials to ensure storm water drains are free from encroachments
Heavy rainfall in Madurai caused significant waterlogging and traffic congestion, leading to the collapse of a bus shelter and the inundation of public infrastructure. The Corporation Commissioner has ordered officials to clear encroachments from stormwater drains to prevent future flooding.
Why it matters
Urban flooding remains a major challenge for infrastructure management in Indian cities, impacting public safety and daily operations.
Madurai experienced heavy rain on Thursday afternoon. The heavy downpour lasted for more than half an hour in the afternoon and left several parts of the city inundated. Vehicle users and pedestrians found it difficult to travel along the waterlogged roads. It led to traffic congestion in many parts of the city.
The areas that experienced heavy rain in the city included the areas around Periyar bus stand, Simmakal, Anna Nagar, K.K. Nagar, Goripalayam, Tallakulam, Teppakulam and the surrounding areas. Vehicle users found it difficult to travel along the inundated roads. People had to wade precariously through the water without getting their clothes wet. Even the roads leading to the residential blocks were waterlogged.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in