Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi Hit by Rain, AAP Mocks BJP Over Waterlogging
Heavy rain in Delhi caused flooding in some areas.
The opposition party, AAP, made fun of the government, saying they were offering 'free water sports' because of the flooding.
AAP shared videos of people in waterlogged streets.
The government said there wasn't much waterlogging, but some areas did have issues.
The weather service gave alerts for more rain.
Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in multiple areas of Delhi.
AAP leaders criticized the BJP government, sharing videos of waterlogged areas on social media.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alerts and recorded rainfall across various stations.
Delhi's PWD reported no major waterlogging at critical locations, but acknowledged minor issues.
AAP leaders mocked the government, calling it 'free water sports'.
- Who
- The AAP (opposition party) and the BJP (government) are the main actors.
- What
- Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging and criticism of the government's handling of the situation.
- When
- July 23rd, morning.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The rainfall exposed infrastructure issues and sparked political debate.
AAP Perspective
BJP Government's Response
Government Response
AAP Perspective
The BJP government failed to prevent the city from waterlogging.
BJP Government's Response
PWD claimed no major waterlogging at critical locations.
- Rainfall Recorded
- 5.6 mm at Safdarjung observatory between 5:30 am and 8:30 am
- Alert Level
- Orange and Red alerts issued by IMD
- Areas Affected
- ITO, South Extension, Nehru Place, East of Kailash, National Highway 8, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, among others.
- PWD Report
- No major waterlogging at critical locations.
- AAP Actions
- Shared videos and mocked the government.