Downpour causes flooding on roads, commuters suffer

Heavy rain on Thursday morning lashed the city, causing widespread flooding on roads and streets. Commuters had a tough time getting to work with many struggling to navigate through waterlogged areas. Even as many schools have reopened after the summer vacations, many children were unable to make it to their schools due to the flooding of roads.

Two-wheeler drivers were among the worst affected as many of them were seen dragging their bikes through waterlogged lanes as the rainwater accumulated on roads led to the breakdown of their two-wheelers.

Chaos prevailed on roads and commuters were seen trying to find their way through the water-logged streets.

“Every time it rains, roads get submerged and pedestrians and two-wheelers have to bear the brunt,” said Rajiv Kumar, an attendant at a private hospital. Even speeding cars, despite knowing that pedestrians are on way to hospital, splash water on pedestrians without caring that they might be going to work, he complained adding that drivers need to be more concerned about fellow commuters.

Despite the chaos, rain brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat and humidity. The temperature dropped significantly, providing relief to residents who had been facing the sweltering heat for weeks. After rain, the maximum temperature dropped to 32 degrees Celsius.

Rain also brought cheer to farmers as they hope rain will prove beneficial for crops and vegetables.

Balwant Singh, a farmer from Attari, said, “We’re happy it rained. Now we would not have to worry about irrigating our fields for at least two to three days.” He added that rain will reduce their dependence on tubewells for the next few days.

Meanwhile, the weatherman has forecast heavy rain in the region from Sunday. Apart from Amritsar, heavy showers were also reported from areas in Tarn Taran district.Two-wheeler drivers were among the worst affected as many of them were seen dragging their bikes through waterlogged lanes as the rainwater accumulated on roads led to the breakdown of their two-wheelers.

Chaos prevailed on roads and commuters were seen trying to find their way through the water-logged streets.

“Every time it rains, roads get submerged and pedestrians and two-wheelers have to bear the brunt,” said Rajiv Kumar, an attendant at a private hospital. Even speeding cars, despite knowing that pedestrians are on way to hospital, splash water on pedestrians without caring that they might be going to work, he complained adding that drivers need to be more concerned about fellow commuters.

Despite the chaos, rain brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat and humidity. The temperature dropped significantly, providing relief to residents who had been facing the sweltering heat for weeks. After rain, the maximum temperature dropped to 32 degrees Celsius.

Rain also brought cheer to farmers as they hope rain will prove beneficial for crops and vegetables.

Balwant Singh, a farmer from Attari, said, “We’re happy it rained. Now we would not have to worry about irrigating our fields for at least two to three days.” He added that rain will reduce their dependence on tubewells for the next few days.

Meanwhile, the weatherman has forecast heavy rain in the region from Sunday. Apart from Amritsar, heavy showers were also reported from areas in Tarn Taran district.

Amritsar