India, Aug. 20 -- Underground non-motorised transport (NMT) lanes at Gurugram's Rajiv Chowk, actually meant to enable easy commutation of pedestrians and cyclists across the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, are flooded with rainwater for more than a fortnight.

The nearly six-feet deep water, accumulated following several spells of rains that lashed the city in over two weeks, today permeates foul smell all around.

Today, instead of providing ease to local residents, these lanes have turned into a shelter for the homeless, with easy access of water that is utilised for homely requirements such as washing clothes.

According to the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) officials, these lanes get waterlogged every year due to improper...