Pragati Maidan Tunnel Reopens After Severe Waterlogging

The Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi, which had been closed due to heavy waterlogging from last week's rain, reopened for the public on Monday. The tunnel was closed on June 28 following unprecedented rainfall. The tunnel was cleaned and traffic resumed after it received a record rainfall that was the highest since 1936.

The Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi, which had been closed owing to severe waterlogging following last week's heavy rain, has been reopened to the public, officials confirmed on Monday.

According to the Public Works Department, the tunnel, closed since June 28, was thoroughly cleaned before resuming traffic movement.

Data from the India Meteorological Department reveals extensive rainfall, with the Safdarjung observatory recording a staggering 228.1 mm in 24 hours, the highest for the month of June since 1936. The Public Works Department handled over 200 waterlogging complaints citywide.

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