Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Delhi Police Rescue Hundreds After Drain Embankment Breach
A part of a drain broke in Delhi, causing water to flood some neighborhoods.
Police and disaster teams quickly helped people move to safer places.
Hundreds of people had to leave their homes because of the water.
They were taken to schools nearby, where they will get food and medical help.
Authorities are watching the situation closely to prevent more flooding and are working to help the people affected.
Delhi Police evacuated hundreds of people overnight.
A 50-foot embankment of the Mangeshpur Drain breached.
Flooding occurred in low-lying areas of Jharoda Kalan.
Rescue operations were conducted by police and disaster management.
Evacuees are housed in nearby government schools.
- Who
- Police, residents, disaster management officials
- What
- Evacuation and rescue operation
- When
- Overnight
- Where
- Jharoda Kalan, Delhi
- Why
- Breach of Mangeshpur Drain embankment
- Incident
- Embankment breach, flooding
- Location
- Jharoda Kalan, Delhi
- Cause
- Breach of Mangeshpur Drain embankment
- Affected
- Residents of Geetanjali Enclave and nearby areas
- Rescue Operation
- Overnight by Delhi Police and disaster management officials
Sources
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