'Connaught River' and 'Jheelon ka shehar' trends on Twitter as videos go viral after heavy rain batters NCR

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heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread chaos and claiming the lives of more than 28 individuals over the past three days. The aftermath of the deluge has left cities and towns in disarray, as roads and buildings remain submerged in knee-deep water. Even the capital city of Delhi, which is currently grappling with the dire situation, is anticipated to face further deterioration as the weather department predicts additional downpours in the coming days.

In response to the severe conditions caused by heavy rain-induced waterlogging, all schools in Delhi and Gurugram have been forced to close today. Startling videos circulating online showcase the iconic Connaught Place in Delhi transformed into what can only be described as the "Connaught River," as it lies submerged beneath water. Furthermore, one video captured a man resorting to rowing on an inflatable tube to navigate the waterlogged streets.

Another video showed a man rowing on an inflatable tube in the waterlogged streets. Another user dubbed Delhi as “jheelon ka shehar”. Amidst the chaos, social media has been inundated with shocking images, including one that purportedly reveals a Lutyen's Delhi bungalow, located behind the Prime Minister's Office, completely engulfed by floodwaters.

The situation has reached an unprecedented level, as Delhi recorded a staggering 153 mm of rainfall on July 8 and 9 – the highest amount since 1982. In response to the escalating crisis, the Delhi government has swiftly established 16 control rooms to closely monitor areas prone to flooding. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to preside over a high-level meeting, aimed at addressing the pressing issue of waterlogging exacerbated by the relentless rain in the city.