Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Delhi's Minto Bridge Avoids Flooding During Heavy Rainfall
Minto Bridge in Delhi, usually prone to flooding during heavy rains, saw normal traffic flow this week.
People were surprised because the bridge has flooded in the past with even light rain.
A BJP leader credited the change to government improvements.
The bridge is a key traffic link.
An AAP leader countered with a video of a flooded road elsewhere, near the PWD Minister's residence.
This suggests differing views on whether the improvements are widespread.
Minto Bridge in Delhi experienced smooth traffic despite heavy rainfall.
The bridge is known for flooding during monsoons.
BJP leader Amit Malviya attributed the improvement to the party's recent administrative measures.
The bridge connects arterial routes between Connaught Place and major points.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj posted a video of a flooded road near PWD Minister Parvesh Verma's residence.
- Who
- People in Delhi, BJP and AAP leaders.
- What
- Minto Bridge in Delhi did not flood despite heavy rainfall, unlike its history.
- When
- July 23, 2025, during heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Minto Bridge, Delhi, India.
- Why
- The change in the bridge's performance is attributed to administrative changes by the BJP government.
AAP Perspective
BJP Perspective
Effectiveness of Civic Preparedness
AAP Perspective
Criticizes the government's claim of improvement by showing a flooded road near the PWD Minister's residence.
BJP Perspective
Focuses on the smooth traffic at Minto Bridge and attributes it to government improvements.
- Location
- Minto Bridge, Delhi
- Event
- Heavy rainfall
- Previous State
- Flood-prone
- Current State
- Smooth traffic
- Key Connections
- Connaught Place and New Delhi station, Old Delhi, and Darya Ganj