First floods, now bumpy roads: City struggles on...

The monsoon season has once again laid bare the fragility of Delhi's road infrastructure, with potholes, cracked bitumen, and waterlogged stretches creating daily hazards for commuters.

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Across the city, motorists are forced to navigate treacherous patches, leading to slow-moving traffic, near-miss accidents, and mounting frustration, even in upscale neighbourhoods like Greater Kailash and Alaknanda.

Residents report that commuting has become a gamble during rainy spells. Rita Sharma, a resident of GK II, said, "Even in posh areas like GK, the roads are in terrible shape. We spend hours stuck in traffic because of broken surfaces and waterlogging. Potholes hidden under puddles are a constant risk, and every trip feels dangerous." Two-wheelers are particularly vulnerable. Akash Singh, a bike courier near Dwarka, described his daily ordeal, "I hit a deep pothole two days back and almost lost control.