Chandigarh Flooded: Commuters Stranded Due to Heavy Rains

Life came to a halt as it rained in Chandigarh and adjoining areas on Monday.

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Life came to a halt as heavy rains lashed over Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula on Monday morning.

According to PTI, major roads were submerged after about three hours of rains, causing massive traffic jams in several areas.

Union Territory Chandigarh recorded 115 mm rainfall between 8:30 am till 2:30 pm, a Met department official informed PTI. The office goers were worst hit. Several cars, stuck on flooded thoroughfares, especially the 200-feet airport road in Mohali, broke down, leaving commuters stranded.

Union Territory Chandigarh recorded 115 mm rainfall between 8:30 am till 2:30 pm.

Cars were submerged in Mohali.

Commuters all over the three cities took to social media to share their experiences.

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