Delhi's Drainage Conundrum: A Rainy Reality Check Delhi's recent downpour may have broken records, but it exposed a more pressing issue – the city's inability to handle water accumulation during heavy rainfall.
The rain itself is not the problem; it's what happens when it hits the ground that's causing chaos.
In August, Delhi received 127mm of rain in just one week, making it the wettest start to the month in at least 16 years. However, the real issue arises after the rain stops falling.