Waterlogged roads hit traffic

CHANDIGARH:Rain left roads in the city waterlogged while several trees got uprooted due to strong winds

Updated At : 07:45 AM Jun 08, 2017 IST

A tree that was uprooted in a storm on Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 7

Rain left roads in the city waterlogged while several trees got uprooted due to strong winds.

Rainwater accumulated at several places, inconveniencing residents. Roads and gullies remained waterlogged for almost half a day today. Among the affected areas were the Sector 46/47 light point, the Sector 20/21 light point, Sectors 7, 8, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34, and Piccadily Chowk and Madhya Marg. The Industrial Area, Mani Majra and small colonies and villages were severely affected.

People had a tough time driving and crossing roads. “This short spell of rain has made things tough. We are worried what will happen during the monsoon. The Municipal Corporation should make arrangements to check waterlogging. This shows drains are not being cleaned properly,” said Rahul, a resident of Sector 20.

Trees and branches fell on roads in Sectors 8, 15, 18 and 38 due to strong winds, disrupting traffic. A tower also fell in Sector 9. However, there was no loss of life.