Gurgaon Faces Severe Flooding Amid Heavy Rainfall, Work-from-Home Advised A relentless downpour that began around 3 a.m. on Thursday plunged Gurgaon into chaos, submerging low-lying areas, inundating major roads, and causing massive traffic jams during peak hours. The Haryana government issued a two-day work-from-home (WFH) advisory for corporate offices and private establishments, urging employees to avoid unnecessary travel to ease congestion on flooded roads. The directive was part of broader efforts to prioritize drainage restoration and repair work, as municipal authorities scrambled to address the crisis. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya was transferred to the role of Deputy Commissioner of Rohtak, a move that drew attention amid ongoing waterlogging issues in Gurgaon. The government did not immediately name a successor for Dahiya, who had been appointed in May 2024. The city’s drainage system faced significant strain, with rainfall exceeding 20 mm in Gurgaon and neighboring areas like Sohna, Wazirabad, and Badshahpur recording up to 30 mm of rain. Over the past 24 hours, Gurgaon had received an average of 97 mm of rainfall, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city, signaling severe weather conditions. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), led by District Magistrate Uttam Singh, coordinated the WFH advisory, emphasizing the need to reduce vehicle density and allow civic agencies to focus on urgent repairs. Police authorities also issued cautionary advisories, urging commuters to avoid travel where possible and deploying traffic management teams to key intersections.#gurgaon #district_disaster_management_authority #municipal_corporation_of_gurugram #pradeep_dahiya #uttam_singh
