Journalism of Courage
Heavy rainfall lashed the national capital, as it received possibly the highest June rainfall since 1936, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of New Delhi. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
A portion of the canopy at the departure area of Delhi's airport Terminal 1 collapsed, killing at least two people and injuring more than six. (Express Photo by Abhinav Saha)
The flight operations at Terminal 1 were shut down, and the entire terminal was evacuated. Vehicles were crushed due to the roof collapse amid the heavy rain. (PTI)
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu rushed to Safdarjung Hospital to visit the injured victims of the IG airport roof collapse incident. (PTI)
Waterlogging, uprooted trees, and vehicle breakdowns resulted in major traffic jams on different roads across Delhi. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
The heavy downpour left many residential areas without power, with people wading through waterlogged roads near the Sarai Kale Khan area. (PTI)
Delhi’s Nizamuddin area, renowned for its Dargah, Humayun’s Tomb, and Sunder Nursery, presents a stark contrast between its eastern and western parts. The east is adorned with posh residences, while the west is a labyrinth of congested colonies with scant civic amenities. However, Friday’s torrential rain served as a great equalizer, submerging both areas in knee-deep water. (Express Photo by Saman Husain)
Several areas in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida reported severe waterlogging and traffic congestion due to the incessant rains in the capital. (PTI)
A car partially sank in a pothole after losing its balance due to the intense waterlogging near the Rohini Sector 18 metro station. (PTI)
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team rescued four people after an under-construction site collapsed. (Express Photo by Abhinav Saha)
