Flooding in Bahadurgarh has severely affected industrial and residential areas. Approximately 300 new cars parked at a Maruti stockyard were submerged, while factory closures have led to a situation of unemployment for workers.
New Delhi: The floods in Bahadurgarh city have severely impacted the lives of ordinary citizens. Water entering residential areas has confined people to their homes. In many houses, the water has risen from knee-to-waist high, making it difficult to cook, sleep, and even meet daily needs. Children and the elderly are facing particular hardships.
The situation has become so dire that many families are abandoning their homes and seeking refuge with relatives or in relief camps set up by the administration. However, problems persist in the relief camps due to overcrowding and limited facilities. Furthermore, disruptions in electricity and drinking water supply have doubled the woes of the people.
300 New Maruti Cars Submerged in Floodwaters
The submersion of around 300 new cars parked at a Maruti stockyard is considered one of the most significant losses due to the floods. These vehicles include popular models such as Alto, WagonR, Baleno, Vitara, and Invicto. The airbags in many cars have deployed automatically, and their electronic systems are completely damaged.
The water has damaged the engines and other crucial components of the vehicles, rendering them almost unusable. Showroom owners state that the sudden flood caught them unprepared, and their entire stock was submerged in no time. It is estimated that this has resulted in losses amounting to crores of rupees, which will not be easy to recover.
Workers Distressed by Factory Closures
The floods have also inflicted deep damage on the industrial sector. Production has come to a complete halt in factories in the modern industrial area due to 4 to 5 feet of water accumulation. The damage to machinery has caused a significant financial blow to the factories. With operations suspended, business owners are also in a state of uncertainty regarding when production can resume.
The most severe impact has been on the labor class. Thousands of workers are struggling for their livelihood as they are unable to find work due to factory closures. Daily wage earners are now on the brink of unemployment, and many laborers are returning to their villages with their families. This has created a major crisis for both local employment and income.
Flood Relief and Rescue Operations Intensified
Teams from the administration, SDRF, and the Municipal Council are continuously engaged in managing the situation. People are being evacuated from affected areas to safer locations with the help of boats and heavy vehicles. Meanwhile, the irrigation department is attempting to control the water level by preventing erosion. However, despite the closure of a major breach in the Mungeshpur drain, erosion in other areas is further complicating the situation.
The government and administration have assured that the situation will be brought under control soon. Special teams have been deployed to deliver relief supplies, medicines, and drinking water to the affected areas. Experts believe that the situation could worsen if the rainfall intensifies, while the lengthy task of repairing factories and vehicles in the industrial area will commence once the water recedes.
