India, June 14 -- An Indian Army veteran in Chicago has sparked a discussion on urban planning and civic preparedness after comparing the American city's response to extreme weather with cities such as Gurgaon and Delhi.

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Taking to Instagram, Yashpal Singh Mor posted a clip from Chicago after a storm and heavy rain, highlighting how the city continued to function smoothly despite the weather conditions. In the video, he said, "Man, it's 8:00 at night. Just look at the weather. There was a storm here today, followed by heavy rain. And neither did the power go out, nor did the internet go down. Water didn't accumulate anywhere, nor...