New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Delhi-NCR rains over the past two days wreaked havoc. The showers not only disrupted day to day life but also brought economic costs as commuters spent hours in gridlock due to waterlogged roads. Compounding the costs were vehicle repair bills that came along because of damage from standing rainwater as sewage systems choked to absorb the gush of water. A survey conducted by Local Circles revealed that nearly 63% of Delhi-NCR residents surveyed, incurred additional maintenance and repair cost on their vehicle due to waterlogging after their vehicle got stuck in traffic jams.

Two in three respondents complained of a repair bill that most motor policies would not cover. This economic cost is beyond the loss of producti...