Mohali-Kharar Road Chokes: Rain, Fire, and Power Cuts Fuel Commuters’ Fury
Torrential rain lashed the Mohali-Kharar road on Friday, August 8, 2025, creating a traffic nightmare for commuters. Holiday traffic compounded the problem, leaving vehicles stranded for hours.
A car fire further exacerbated the situation, adding to the already chaotic conditions. Waterlogging and numerous vehicle breakdowns only worsened the delays.
Adding insult to injury, residents of Kharar staged protests against prolonged power cuts. Authorities attributed the outages to a major grid failure.
The incident highlights the urgent need for improved infrastructure and disaster management planning in the region, particularly in managing traffic flow during inclement weather and peak holiday periods. The disruption caused significant economic losses and immense inconvenience to the affected commuters.
