Chandigarh, Aug 19 (PTI) Heavy rain lashed parts of Chandigarh on Tuesday, leading to traffic disruptions and waterlogging in many areas.
Several roads, including those leading towards Panchkula, were inundated, leaving vehicles stranded as traffic jams were reported at some locations.
The parking lot of the Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariats was also flooded, while water accumulated in the Sector 11-15 underpass, prompting fire officials to drain it.
Two of the three floodgates of the Sukhna lake here were opened to release the excess water through the Sukhna choe.
The roads inside the PGIMER here were also waterlogged immediately after the heavy spell of showers, causing inconvenience to those visiting the institute.
"Unprecedented rainfall has caused water to overflow. We are actively working to resolve the situation," PGIMER's official spokesperson said in a statement.
"There was heavy rain in many parts of Chandigarh, with the northern sectors of the city the worst-hit. However, there were some parts of the city, particularly the southern sectors, which did not receive rain," an office goer returning home said.
Following heavy rainfall in the Ghaggar river catchment, the Patiala district administration issued a safety advisory on Tuesday for villagers residing near the river.
Residents were urged to immediately inform the Patiala District Control Room in the case of rising water levels.
This report includes content sourced from Press Trust of India (PTI), edited for clarity and context.
