The intense rain, which drenched the state capital in 52 mm rainwater in just an hour on Wednesday afternoon, however, exposed the tall claims of Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) of turning the city ‘smart’.
The region is prone to landslides and has experienced similar incidents in the past, especially in 2019 when a major landslide was reported in Meppadi.
According to the Multiple Indicator Survey (2020-2021), 32% of Delhi's 35,46,200 households have access to air conditioners, amounting to 11,34,784 households.