Patna, July 29
Continuous torrential rain since midnight Sunday has thrown normal life out of gear in Bihar’s capital, Patna. While the showers brought relief from the sweltering heat, they also triggered widespread waterlogging, disrupted transport, and led to school closures.
By Tuesday morning, several key localities -- Adalatganj, Rajendra Nagar, Kidwai Puri, Kankarbagh, Boring Road, Patliputra Colony, and the Patna Junction area -- were submerged under knee-deep water.
Adalatganj was among the worst-hit, with rainwater seeping into homes, damaging furniture, appliances, and books. Residents were seen shifting belongings to higher ground to prevent further loss.
At Patna Junction, passengers waded through waterlogged platforms as auto-rickshaw and taxi services were severely affected. Water accumulation on railway tracks also disrupted train services.
Many schools in Patna remained closed on Tuesday, following the overnight downpour. Commuters and office-goers faced long delays, with two-wheelers breaking down in submerged streets and cars inching forward through the deluge. Several employees reported difficulty in reaching workplaces amid the chaos.