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Key Points

5 points
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The rain created standing water on streets, affecting cars, buses and ambulances.

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Traffic on the major highway and several city roads was severely delayed.

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Authorities coordinated to direct traffic and keep the pumps running.

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Efforts focused on draining water quickly to restore normal movement.

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The incident highlights the need for better flood‑prone area management.

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Summary

Key locations such as Rajiv Chowk, Narsinghpur and the Delhi‑Gurugram Highway were submerged, slowing traffic.

Police and municipal officials deployed teams to manage congestion and operate water‑pumping equipment.

City commissioners inspected the situation and ordered rapid drainage to reduce disruption.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
inundated
covered with water, causing flooding
waterlogging
accumulation of water on the ground
expressway
a high‑speed, multi‑lane road
municipal
related to city government services
commissioner
senior official who oversees city departments
monsoon
season characterized by heavy rainfall
congestion
a buildup of vehicles causing slow movement
submerged
under water
pumps
devices that move water from one place to another
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