Two HDFC Bank Employees Drown After Driving Into Flooded Underpass in Faridabad

Two HDFC Bank employees, Punyashray Sharma and Viraj Dwivedi, tragically drowned after their SUV became submerged in a flooded underpass in Faridabad. Despite warnings, they drove into the waterlogged area and were unable to escape. Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR continues to cause significant waterlogging issues.

Amid intense rainfall in Faridabad, Haryana, two HDFC Bank employees lost their lives after driving their SUV into a waterlogged underpass late Friday night. The victims, 48-year-old Punyashray Sharma, a branch manager, and 26-year-old Viraj Dwivedi, a cashier, were on their way home to Greater Faridabad from Gurugram.

The incident occurred at the Old Faridabad Railway underpass, which was severely flooded due to continuous rain. Despite warnings for vehicles to avoid the area, the two men misjudged the water levels and drove into the underpass. As their SUV became submerged, they attempted to escape and swim to safety. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain.

Local police reported that passersby tried to assist the duo trapped in the vehicle. While Sharma was pulled out and rushed to the Badshah Khan Civil Hospital, he was declared dead upon arrival. Dwivedi’s body was recovered hours later after an extensive search operation, around 4 a.m. Saturday.

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Heavy rainfall across the Delhi-NCR region has led to widespread waterlogging, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for more rain in the area. Authorities continue to urge caution and advise the public to avoid waterlogged areas to prevent further accidents.