Ludhiana, June 14 -- Even before the onset of the monsoon, a moderate spell of rain has once again exposed glaring gaps in the city's preparedness to tackle waterlogging and urban flooding. Several roads across the city remained inundated following showers on Friday evening, marking the second such episode in less than two weeks despite the municipal corporation's claims of having undertaken pre-monsoon preparations.

The city received 20.2 mm of rainfall till 8.30 am on Saturday. Water accumulated at several locations, including Giaspura, Sherpur Chowk, Gill Road, Model Town Extension, Phullanwal Chowk and Bhai Bala Chowk, disrupting traffic and raising fresh concerns over the city's drainage infrastructure.

The latest spell comes barel...