Friday’s downpour in Delhi wasn’t just about the rain; it was about what happened after

Delhi has faced an unprecedented deluge at the start of August, marking the wettest beginning in sixteen years. As rain poured relentlessly, streets transformed into mini rivers, rendering underpasses impassable. Commutes were hampered, with essential services thrown into chaos. Though civic bodies assert improved drainage capabilities, recent floods highlight ongoing vulnerabilities, raising concerns about the metropolis's resilience to heavy rainfall.

By BIJU MATHEW AND VIBHA SHARMA