Delhi-NCR Rains: Gurugram issues advisory for schools and offices for Tuesday. Check details

Heavy rainfall battered the Delhi-NCR region on Monday, prompting the Gurugram administration to advise schools and offices to shift operations online. The decision came after the downpour triggered severe waterlogging, traffic chaos, and infrastructure strain across the district.

According to the Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram, the city recorded more than 100 mm of rain between 3 pm and 7 pm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) subsequently issued an orange alert for Tuesday, warning of “heavy to very heavy” showers. “In view of the forecast, corporate offices and private firms should encourage employees to work from home, while schools must conduct classes virtually on September 2,” the official advisory posted on X read.

The situation worsened as visuals emerged of flyover leakages and the Signature Tower underpass submerged in waist-deep water. Earlier in the day, the Delhi government had sounded a flood alert after over 29,000 cusecs of water were released from the Hathnikund Barrage, directing agencies to monitor weak points along the Yamuna and relocate residents from flood-prone embankments.

By late evening, major stretches of Gurugram resembled waterlogged lakes. A 4-km jam choked NH-48 from Hero Honda Chowk to Narsinghpur, while localities such as Sector 31, Sector 29, DLF Phase 3, and Palam Vihar reported flooded basements and stranded vehicles. In Narsinghpur, streets were submerged under knee-deep water, forcing residents and shopkeepers to wade through strong currents.

“This is the worst rain of the season—vehicles are drowning in two to three feet of water,” said commuter Vishal Rajput, stuck near Hero Honda Chowk. Others recounted journeys that stretched hours. “What usually takes me 30 minutes took over two hours today,” said Ritu Malhotra, a marketing executive navigating Sector 30 to Sector 90.

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The district recorded an average of 45 mm rainfall between 8 am and 5 pm, with Wazirabad reporting the highest at 85 mm, followed by Kadipur and Harsaru at 80 mm each. Despite repeated complaints from residents about poor drainage and unchecked construction, no permanent flood-control solution has been implemented.The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) said its Flood Control Office has been operational since July, working 24×7 with machinery, manpower, and helpline services to address waterlogging. “We are taking immediate steps to clear key roads and assist residents,” GMDA officials said.The IMD has issued a red alert for Monday, an orange alert for Tuesday, and a yellow alert for Wednesday in Haryana, including Gurugram. Flash flood warnings remain in place, with officials urging citizens to avoid waterlogged areas, drive carefully, and ensure fields are adequately drained to prevent crop losses.

Across the region, Rupnagar in Punjab received the heaviest rainfall at 22 cm, followed by Jalandhar (20 cm) and Sirsa in Haryana (13 cm). Chandigarh logged 8 cm during the same period. Conditions are expected to remain volatile until September 3.

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