Season’s first rain leaves potholes on Rs 12,000-Crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

A newly inaugurated Rs 12,000-crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway faced immediate criticism after significant potholes emerged following the first heavy rain in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. One traveler described the craters as deep enough to damage vehicle alloys and cause near accidents. Authorities quickly deployed repair teams, attributing the damage to intense rainfall. The incident has sparked concerns regarding the expressway’s construction quality.