Patna, July 28
After 12 hours of continuous rain, Patna witnessed massive waterlogging on Monday, bringing the city to a virtual standstill.
From roads to Railways, the flood-like conditions exposed once again administrative failures in monsoon preparedness, despite repeated promises by civic authorities.
Knee-deep water flooded high-profile areas, including Dak Bungalow Road, Patna Junction, Boring Road, Rajendra Nagar, and Station Road, crippling both road and rail connectivity.
Due to continuous rain, schools remained inaccessible as school vans failed to arrive on time. Office-goers remained trapped in their homes due to submerged roads.
Children and the elderly found it nearly impossible to step outside.
Roads resembled small rivers, with vehicles breaking down and pedestrians navigating with extreme caution, fearing uncovered drains and potential electric shocks.
A resident of Rajendra Nagar said, “We are not afraid of the rain, we are afraid of what lies beneath the water — drains, potholes, and live wires. This is not nature’s fury, it’s civic negligence.”
"Every year, the Municipal Corporation claims to clean drains, deploy pumps, and set up control rooms. Yet, within just hours of heavy rain, those claims are washed away. What remains is frustration, gridlock, and a sense of betrayal," said a commuter, Sailesh Kumar.