NDMC Apologises to Delhi Residents for Waterlogging After Heavy Rain

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday apologised to residents for rain-triggered waterlogging in several parts of New Delhi following heavy showers earlier in the week, promising to strengthen drainage systems to prevent future disruptions.

The national capital received intense rainfall on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, recording more than 72 mm of rain in less than two hours. The downpour resulted in waterlogging and disruption across multiple areas managed by the civic body.

In a post on X, NDMC Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi stated that while the civic body typically clears waterlogging within 15 to 20 minutes under normal circumstances, water took more than an hour to drain at three to four locations during Tuesday's spell.

"I sincerely apologise to everyone in the NDMC area who faced difficulties due to waterlogging instances on August 25," Mr. Dwivedi said. While describing the heavy downpour as unexpected, he added that the intensity of the rain could not serve as an excuse for the inconvenience experienced by residents.

Mr. Dwivedi announced that the civic body will implement a series of short-term and long-term measures aimed at making the entire NDMC area fully free of waterlogging. He also invited suggestions from local residents to help improve the civic drainage systems.