Overview

• Municipal teams have mobilized flood-control units and pump trucks but over one third of critical drains were still clogged when heavy rains hit.
• In Panchkula’s low-lying sectors, stagnant water has inundated roads, parks and homes, leading residents to rely on ad hoc pumping to clear floodwater.
• Nearly 100 mm of rain in Chandigarh caused roads to cave in and flooded approach routes to the Sector 43 ISBT, disrupting emergency vehicles and daily commuters.
• Civic groups and area councillors have demanded the establishment of permanent flood-control rooms, sector-based response teams and the publication of emergency hotline numbers.
• Stakeholders warn that without long-term drainage overhauls and proactive planning, the region faces recurring health hazards and infrastructure breakdowns each monsoon.