Heavy rains lashed Gurugram on Monday, with over 100 millimetres recorded by evening, leading to severe waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and widespread disruption across the city.
The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued an orange alert for September 2, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. In its advisory, the administration urged corporate offices and private institutions to ask employees to work from home, while schools were instructed to switch to online classes.
Traffic on key routes, including National Highway 48 and Rajiv Chowk, crawled at a snail’s pace as vehicles waded through waist-deep water. Trucks, cars, and two-wheelers were stranded for hours, worsening congestion across major stretches.
Public anger spilled onto the streets, with Congress workers staging a protest against the BJP-led state government, accusing it of failing to address Gurugram’s chronic waterlogging problem. “Under this government, Millennium City has turned into Sink City. Within minutes of rain, these roads require boats to navigate,” said District Congress President (Rural) Vardhan Yadav, as workers symbolically rowed a boat on the flooded streets.
Officials including Police Commissioner Vikas Arora and Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar conducted late-night inspections of NH-48 and Sohna Road to review the situation. Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar also appealed to residents on X to avoid unnecessary travel and follow safety guidelines.
The impact was felt beyond Gurugram, as Delhi Metro services were also disrupted on parts of the Blue Line, including the Indraprastha–Barakhamba section, following the incessant downpour.
With forecasts warning of more heavy showers, the administration has urged citizens to remain cautious and cooperate with authorities as the city braces for another day of disruption.