WATCH: Delhi Parliament seen leaking after the national capital receives over 100 mm of rainfall in 24 hours

What started as light rains in the city on Wednesday quickly turned into torrential downpours in the evening hours, plunging Delhi-NCR into chaos. The city's infrastructure was overwhelmed as the monsoon unleashed its fury, and the newly constructed Parliament was no exception.

A video of rainwater leaking into the lobby of the nearly 970-crore Parliament building on Thursday has caught the attention of people. While Business Insider India has not been able to verify the authenticity of the clip that’s being circulated, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has submitted an adjournment motion notice to the Lok Sabha, proposing a special committee to inspect the Parliament building.

Netizens are also outraged at the incident, drawing parallels between the recent leakage in other newly constructed buildings — such as the airport and even the Ram mandir in Ayodhya.

Loss of lives due to Delhi rains

The incessant and intense rains in Delhi on Wednesday resulted in seven deaths, widespread waterlogging and crippled transportation.

Residents were immensely inconvenienced. Two tragic incidents claimed the lives of a woman and her child in Delhi's Ghazipur area. They fell into an under-construction drain, succumbing to the deluge. In Gurugram, three individuals lost their lives after coming into contact with a high-tension wire amid the heavy rain. Greater Noida reported two fatalities due to a wall collapse in the Dadri area.

Commuters impacted

The downpour also disrupted air travel, with ten flights diverted to Jaipur and Lucknow. IndiGo Airlines reported ongoing delays in departures and arrivals, apologising for the inconvenience caused to passengers.

Safdarjung, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a staggering 79.2 mm of rainfall in just three hours. Other areas experienced even higher precipitation, with Mayur Vihar witnessing 119 mm.

The deluge transformed several parts of Delhi-NCR into virtual lakes, causing severe traffic congestion. Key stretches like Lutyens' Delhi and those leading to neighbouring cities were submerged. Old Rajinder Nagar, already a site of student protests, was inundated, while Connaught Place saw water entering shops and restaurants.

More rains in Delhi

In anticipation of the relentless rain, Delhi schools were ordered to remain closed on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow watch over Delhi owing to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning until August 5.

The Delhi Traffic Police advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay updated on road conditions through their X (formerly Twitter) account.

As the city grapples with the aftermath of the downpour, authorities are working tirelessly to clear waterlogged areas and restore normalcy. However, with the IMD predicting more rain, the situation remains precarious. Residents have been urged to exercise caution and stay indoors.