With the arrival of the monsoon in Delhi, a tragic incident has occurred in Samaypur Badli’s Sanjay Colony, where a seven-year-old boy lost his life after drowning in a waterlogged area. According to reports, the boy left his home this morning to relieve himself when he tragically drowned due to severe waterlogging in the locality. Police have reached the spot and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Body of 7-Year-Old Found in Waterfilled Plot
The deceased child has been identified as Rehan. His body was discovered in a water-filled plot nearly two hours after his family began searching for him. Following the tragic discovery, the boy’s body was sent to the Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police have registered a case and launched a formal investigation, while growing questions are being raised over the civic authorities’ failure to handle severe waterlogging in the area.
Delhi: A 7-year-old boy, Rehan, drowned to death due to waterlogging in Sanjay Colony under the Samaypur Badli police station area. The child’s body was found in a water-filled plot nearly two hours after the family began searching for him. As soon as the information was… pic.twitter.com/PyFg5JXlUE
— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2026
Family Alleges Civic Negligence Caused Child’s Death
Family members and local residents have alleged that severe waterlogging in the colony is directly responsible for claiming the young boy’s life. The family is completely devastated by the tragedy and is demanding strict action against those responsible for the alleged structural negligence and poor drainage management.
IMD Issues ‘Red Alert’ for Delhi-NCR
The tragedy comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a “Red Alert” for New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and the wider Delhi-NCR region, warning of continuous heavy showers. Persistent rainfall has triggered severe waterlogging in several prominent areas, including the New Delhi Railway Station and Munirka. While the ongoing downpour has provided much-needed relief from the oppressive humidity of recent days, the heavy rains have completely waterlogged roads, causing major traffic gridlock across the national capital.
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