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Heavy Rain Turns Mohali Roads into Puddles, Sector 70 Affected
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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Heavy rainfall in Mohali has turned many roads into puddles, with Sector 70 among the most affected areas. Residents report flooding and disrupted traffic.
Heavy rain in Mohali on Tuesday turned several streets into shallow ponds, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters. The most severely affected area was Sector 70, where water accumulated to a depth of several feet, making the road impassable.
Local authorities have deployed pumps and road crews to clear the water and restore normal traffic flow. Residents in the surrounding sectors reported that the flooding started in the early afternoon and persisted into the evening.
The Punjab State Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning to residents to avoid traveling on affected roads and to stay alert for any further rainfall. The city’s traffic police are coordinating with municipal officials to manage detours and ensure safety.
Local authorities have deployed pumps and road crews to clear the water and restore normal traffic flow. Residents in the surrounding sectors reported that the flooding started in the early afternoon and persisted into the evening.
The Punjab State Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning to residents to avoid traveling on affected roads and to stay alert for any further rainfall. The city’s traffic police are coordinating with municipal officials to manage detours and ensure safety.