Delhi's flash floods reveal poor infrastructure, rapid urban growth, and governance conflicts, stressing the need for urgent intervention. Tragic deaths highlight failures in disaster preparedness. Authorities must improve drainage systems
Following three UPSC aspirants' deaths, Vani Awasthi was electrocuted at a waterlogged Delhi coaching center while using a biometric machine. Now recovering in Bareilly, her case highlights safety concerns at educational institutions
Heavy rainfall in Delhi led to severe flooding in a coaching institute's basement, resulting in three student deaths. The incident sparked rescue operations, political controversy, and calls for improved infrastructure.
Neither any action has been taken on the integrated drainage management system since the year 1995. Nor, any major modelling/remodelling/extension of drains has been done post-1995, even as the population of the Capital trebled during this period.
As the data shows, the majority of people who died due to heatwaves this month were homeless. Alia, an 11-year-old girl, lives on a footpath under the Jamia metro station with her family.
SEEDS provided unique cool roofing technology to families in Delhi slums. These roofs, which include reflective insulation sheets, dramatically lower internal temperatures as residents observed.
Delhi hits a record night temperature of 35.2°C amid a historic 37-day heatwave, surpassing the previous high of 34.7°C. The extreme heat has resulted in 5 heatstroke deaths and numerous hospitalizations. Residents are urged to take precautions.
Delhi hits record 52.3°C in heatwave, surpassing India's previous high. Authorities advise precautions as extreme heat disrupts life and poses health risks
Amid water shortage, Delhi imposed a ₹2,000 fine for water wastage. Delhi Jal Board Minister Atishi, will deploy 200 teams to enforce rule. Atishi urges residents to conserve water, citing a critical heatwave, reduced supply from Haryana
Delhi recorded 49.9°C, with "severe heat-wave conditions" across the city. The IMD warned of continued intense heat, highlighting climate change's role in more frequent, severe heatwaves. Water rationing has been implemented to address shortages