Delhi Floods: Sewage, Snakes Plague Kirari Homes

Residents of Kirari, northwest Delhi, are facing dire conditions following the season's heaviest rains. Homes in areas like Sharma Enclave remain surrounded by sewage-laden water, forcing inhabitants to create makeshift pathways with bricks. Public parks have transformed into stagnant, garbage-strewn pools, and local schools have been shut since last Friday due to flooding. The situation is exacerbated by overflowing drains and a lack of proper drainage infrastructure, a problem residents have faced for years.

Children are falling ill, and basic sanitation is compromised, with some residents describing human excreta floating inside their homes. A local grocery shop owner noted that the current crisis is a repeat of earlier severe waterlogging, with the situation worsening due to waste dumping near the colony. Authorities are reportedly constructing a permanent drainage system, and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is also working on a drain to divert runoff into a flooded park. An education department official stated that a school audit is underway to address issues plaguing affected schools.