Relentless rainfall paralyzed Mathura, causing widespread waterlogging and exposing civic lapsesPoll Do you think the municipal corporation is adequately prepared for heavy monsoon rains? Yes NoRain exposes civic lapsesNEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall lasting over two hours on Wednesday left Mathura submerged and brought the city to a standstill. Malik's swift response and calm under pressure have been widely praised as a shining example of public service. His actions reflect the finest spirit of #UPPCares.A video of the rescue has since gone viral, sparking both admiration for the officer and criticism of the city’s unpreparedness. "While the rescue drew applause, the flood also exposed serious lapses in the city’s drainage system and monsoon preparedness.Waterlogging was reported in several parts of Mathura, from main roads to residential colonies.