Heavy rain throws life out of gear in Kovai; locals flag poor drain network

TORRENTIAL rain lashed Coimbatore city on Sunday, leaving several areas waterlogged and causing severe disruption to daily life. From flooded streets to closed underpasses, the downpour brought traffic to a crawl and left many residents stranded.

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Major locations such as Gandhipuram, RS Puram, Saibaba Colony, Peelamedu, Singanallur, Ukkadam, and Town Hall were among the worst affected. In several places, rainwater stagnated to knee-deep levels, making it nearly impossible for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders to navigate.

"I had to push my scooter through water that was almost up to my knees. It took me over an hour to get home, which usually takes just 15 minutes," said N Divya, a college student in Peelamedu.