The tree toll, as reported by NDMC was 100, and over 119 by the MCD, although the residents claim that the figure could be much higher. The main reasons for such a high number of trees getting uprooted are stated to be lack of proper care, trees growing old, and lately concretization around trees. This caused massive traffic jams and major power disruption all over the city. The water logging on the roads that slowed down traffic to such a large extent show how unprepared our city is for rains. One shower and the city comes to a halt!! The MCD also refused to get trees cleared from residential areas because that's not a part of their job. Only public places are supposed to be cleared by them!
Power was disrupted in many areas for as long as 5 hours. Areas in east Delhi, like Mayur Vihar, waited till 10pm for power to be restored. Discoms said that they had to employ extra manpower to attend to the crisis. There were about 12 trippings of 11KV lines. as reported by the NDPL. Some areas had to wait till morning for electricity.
If this is what rains can do to our city, I'd be rather thankful that we are having irregular monsoons. Whats the point of praying for rains in a city like ours which becomes dysfunctional after every shower?
hmmm...look at the bright side.... u have every possibility of a holiday due to unabated shower :D
ReplyDeletejus kidding...yeah, i agree...heavy rains can b a let off especially on weekdays.
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ReplyDeleteWell with my kind of busy schedule, I know the rain would only make it harder, because I don't get an off, no matter what!
ReplyDeleteI will.
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ReplyDeleteI was wondering.. it rains every year.. and every year.. we have the same problems, building collapsing, electric poles, traffic jams.. wonder what the authorities up to.. what they plan all year round
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Or rather what they supposedly plan all year round. And where does all that money go? How corrupt can corrupt get!!!
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