India, April 23 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun work on a stretch in east Delhi's Patparganj area to address persistent waterlogging along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, officials said.

The stretch, located under a flyover on NH-24, has been prone to water accumulation even during moderate rainfall, leading to traffic disruptions and commuter inconvenience, officials said.

The stretch also serves as an important link for commuters travelling between Delhi and adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad. In the past, videos of the site had surfaced showing people swimming in knee-deep water on the inundated carriageway following rainfall.

According to officials, the Public Works Department ...