Rainwater floods homes in Mohali; Aerocity hit despite ‘Singapore-Style’ planning

August 3, 2025

Chandigarh, August 3: Heavy rain on Sunday morning in Mohali, the VIP city known as the mini capital of Punjab, has caused waterlogging in many areas including Phase-11 and Aerocity adjacent to the airport. Similar problems were also seen in some areas of Zirakpur. People’s valuables were damaged due to the rain.

Teams of fire brigade and municipal corporation reached the spot. After this, efforts were made to drain out the water. People say that this problem occurs every year. The administration will have to make concrete arrangements to deal with this problem. However, previous governments have been claiming to develop this area on the lines of Dubai and Singapore.

Attempts were made to remove water by installing a pump

This problem of waterlogging occurred in the sector situated on the side of the road going from Chandigarh to Airport Road. The rain started early in the morning. So, while people were sleeping, their houses got flooded. Due to excess water, people’s vehicles got stuck on the roads. After this, an attempt was made to remove the water by installing a pump,

But the situation was very bad. Many famous people also got into trouble because of this. Similar problems were there in Aerocity. Jagdeep Singh, a resident of Aerocity, said that we built a house here after dreaming of Singapore and Dubai. But there is no improvement in the situation for the last ten years. GMADA is harassing people.

Valuables in the houses got damaged

People said that sewage filth has reached their houses. All the goods have got damaged. The administration should focus on finding a permanent solution to this problem. Appropriate steps should be taken in the areas where this problem exists. On the other hand, drivers in Zirakpur area had to face problems.