In a devastating incident in Rajendra Nagar, the basement of a coaching center was inundated following intense rainfall in the capital city’s central region. The flood claimed the lives of three civil service aspirants: Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Nivin Dalwin from Kerala, and Tanya Soni from Telangana. 

Witnesses reported that a nearby drain broke, causing rapid flooding in the basement with 10 to 12 feet of water, leaving those trapped with no chance to escape.

A chilling video, recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a UPSC candidate, captures the harrowing scene. The footage shows water rushing into the basement, with people wading through knee-deep water. The caption reveals the survivor’s desperate call for help: “I’m one survivor of this horrible incident; within 10 minutes, the basement was filled.”

The stranded individuals reached out to the police and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) at 6:40 PM. However, help arrived only after 9 PM, by which time the three aspirants had tragically lost their lives. Additionally, three other individuals are reported to be hospitalized. The incident highlights the urgent need for improved emergency response and infrastructure resilience.