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Delhi drainage systems fail during heavy rain

Delhi's drains reportedly failed again during Monday's downpour despite claims that they were 95% desilted. The failure indicates recurring urban drainage problems during heavy rainfall.

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Poor drainage can cause flooding, transport disruption and public-health risks in a major city.

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  1. Despite '95% desilted' claim, Delhi drains fail again in Monday downpour ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

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