Severe Waterlogging in Gurugram and Delhi-NCR Due to Heavy Rainfall: Government Issues Advisories

Heavy rainfall on Monday evening led to massive waterlogging across Gurugram and several parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing life to a standstill. Submerged streets, stranded vehicles, and leaking underpasses created chaos for residents and commuters, forcing authorities to issue emergency advisories.

Streets Submerged and Traffic Disrupted

The downpour left major stretches of the city heavily flooded, with residents wading through waist-deep water carrying their belongings. Vehicles, including cars and two-wheelers, struggled to move on submerged roads, leading to long traffic snarls across key routes.

Visuals from Sector 10 highlighted severe water accumulation, while leakages were reported from the ceiling of the Signature Tower Chowk underpass, ANI reported. The images sparked concerns about infrastructure readiness in India’s so-called “Millennium City.”

Police and Officials Inspect Critical Routes

In response to the situation, Gurugram Police Commissioner Vikas Arora and Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar conducted late-night inspections of NH-48 and Sohna Road. The inspection aimed to assess the extent of traffic congestion and evaluate waterlogging conditions on these crucial highways that connect Gurugram with Delhi and other cities.

Advisory Issued by District Disaster Management Authority

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) promptly issued an advisory urging residents to work from home while instructing schools to shift to online learning. The advisory stated, “In view of the forecast, all corporate offices and private institutions in the district are advised to guide their employees to work from home; and all schools in the district are advised to conduct online classes on 02-09-2025.”

This move was aimed at reducing traffic congestion and ensuring public safety amid the flooding.

Political Reactions Over Waterlogging

The waterlogging issue quickly turned political, with Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticizing the Haryana government for its handling of the situation. Sharing visuals of bumper-to-bumper traffic on NH-48, she wrote, “Millennium City Gurugram. A double-engine sarkar with double the failure track record.”

Her statement highlighted growing frustration among citizens over recurring flooding despite repeated assurances of better urban planning.

Airlines Warn Passengers About Delays

IndiGo Airlines also issued a public advisory as waterlogging disrupted traffic leading to the airport. “Due to today's downpour, several roads across #Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement. Please allow extra time, take an alternate route if possible, and check your flight status on our website or app before leaving for the airport. Our teams are working to keep things on track and support your journey,” the airline tweeted.

The airline’s advisory underscored the wider impact of the rainfall, which not only affected city dwellers but also air travelers.

Chief Minister Holds Emergency Review Meeting

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini convened a video conference with deputy commissioners to review the rain and flood situation. He issued clear directions to district administrations to ensure immediate relief measures for affected areas.

The Chief Minister stressed that districts where schools have been ordered to close must ensure they remain “completely closed.” He also directed officials to provide immediate shelter, food, and essential facilities to people arriving in Haryana from flood-affected Punjab.

According to an official statement, Saini emphasized adequate storage of food grains, timely meal distribution, and arrangements for animal fodder as part of emergency preparedness.

Concerns Over Infrastructure and Preparedness

The severe flooding once again raises questions about Gurugram’s drainage and infrastructure systems. Despite being a major corporate hub, the city faces recurring challenges during monsoons, with underpasses, arterial roads, and residential sectors frequently submerged. Experts believe long-term solutions, such as upgrading drainage capacity, improving stormwater management, and preventing encroachments on water channels, are critical to avoid repeat scenarios.