Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Disrupts Traffic in Chandigarh
Chandigarh experienced heavy rain, causing problems.
Roads were flooded, making it hard for cars to move.
The parking area for government offices got filled with water, too.
Firefighters had to pump water out from under a road to get things moving again.
Heavy rainfall caused significant waterlogging in Chandigarh.
Traffic disruptions occurred due to inundated roads.
Several roads, including those to Panchkula, were affected.
The parking lot of the Civil Secretariats was flooded.
Fire officials worked to drain the Sector 11-15 underpass.
- Who
- Residents of Chandigarh, including drivers and fire officials.
- What
- Heavy rainfall and resulting waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Chandigarh.
- When
- August 19th, likely during the day.
- Where
- Chandigarh, including roads towards Panchkula and the Civil Secretariat parking lot.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall.
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Event
- Heavy Rainfall
- Impact
- Waterlogging and traffic disruptions
- Affected Areas
- Roads to Panchkula, Civil Secretariats parking, Sector 11-15 underpass
- Response
- Fire officials draining the underpass
Sources
Punjab: Situation remains grim in Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur because of swollen Beas, Sutlej
Chandigarh–Manali Highway Blocked by Flash Floods and Landslides, Hundreds of Roads Closed
Heavy Rains Lash Jalgaon, Triggering Floods And Crop Damage
Rain pounds Jammu region causing extensive damage; 2 persons washed away
Rain wreaks havoc in Jammu region, 2 washed away
Medical teams mobilised in areas affected by swollen Beas, Sutlej
3 Youths Cling To Rock In Flooded Bhadanga River After Tractor-Trolley Overturns In MP's Betul; Rescued Safely
Floodgates Of Bhakra Dam Opened, Likely To Inundate Villages
Punjab: Situation remains grim in flood-hit Kapurthala
Minister Goyal directs DCs to maintain vigil at embankments in view of flood situation