An unusual incident has surfaced from Karnal, Haryana, where despite torrential rains lashing the area, road construction workers are seen laboriously working with tar and gravel. Plumes of steam rise from the hot tar as water falls upon it, painting a picture of relentless dedication under challenging circumstances.
The construction near Namaste Chowk continued through the rain, with workers visibly pursuing their tasks.
Since the release of the video, debates have been ignited regarding the quality of the roadwork undertaken during rainfall, raising concerns about the long-term durability and standards of the construction involved.
Source: aajtak
This event occurred two days ago, and currently, road construction has been halted.
Congress Targets State Government After Viral Video
Following the viral video of roadwork amidst heavy rains in Haryana, the Congress party took the opportunity to criticize the state governance witty remarks about the ruling party's innovative approach to road construction in the rain, suggesting it was a misguided initiative attributed to the state's leadership.
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Pan-India Rain Disrupts Normal Life
From Gujarat and Rajasthan to across India, Sunday's heavy rains wreaked havoc on everyday life. The monsoon fronts are now progressing towards the northern states. Incidents related to the rains, including lightning strikes and drowning, have resulted in several fatalities. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), states like Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh experienced significant rainfall.
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