NDMC chairman Manoj Kumar Dwivedi issued a rare apology after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging in central Delhi, drawing mixed reactions amid political blame games.
NDMC chairman admitted they could not clear water
Aug 27, 2026
10:59 am
What's the storyNew Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) chairman Manoj Kumar Dwivedi has apologized to residents of Central Delhi after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging in key areas.
He admitted that despite their best efforts, they could not clear the water within the usual 15-20 minutes.
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