A truck carrying liquor turned turtle after a road caved in during heavy rain, in Gurugram, on Thursday
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Life was thrown out of gear in several parts of Gurugram due to heavy rains in the last two days, which led to flooded streets and caused traffic snarls extending into Delhi.
Gurugram authorities advised private institutions and companies to ask employees to work from home and advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Several social media users expressed concerns about the city’s infrastructure, which houses headquarters of leading multinational corporations as well Indian companies.
An advisory released by the District Disaster Management Authority on Thursday early morning, Gurugram stated, “In the past 12 hours (7 p.m., 09.07.2025 to 7 a.m., 10.07.2025), 133 mm rainfall has been recorded in Gurugram, including an extremely intense spell of 103 mm between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on 09.07.2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert.”
“All corporate offices and private institutions in the district are advised to allow employees to work from home on 10.07.2025 to help reduce traffic congestion and ensure public safety. Please stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow official updates,” the advisory added.
Deluge of ire
Many residents took to social media to express their anger and concern about traffic snarls, flooded streets as well as potholes and even some instances of roads caving in. Videos of submerged roads in Golf Course, the city’s toniest locality and home to billionaires, went viral.
“Let’s be honest. Gurugram is a shame — a shame on how shoddy our infrastructure is, a shame on the jokers who govern the place and a shame on the priorities of the State government,” Suhel Seth, Founder and Managing Partner, Counselage India, wrote on social media platform X.
Meanwhile, Gurguram authorities via social media shared updates on efforts being made to clear the roads. “Heavy rains led to severe waterlogging across key areas of Gurugram like Sheetla Mata Mandir, CRPF Chowk, Sector 37, and Hero Honda Chowk. Roads were flooded, traffic was challenged. Yet, the Gurugram Traffic Police stayed on ground, managing traffic smoothly and ensuring public safety despite harsh conditions,” the Gurugram Traffic Police posted on X.
Abhimanyu Sharaff, Chairman, CII Haryana said, “While we acknowledge the recent instances of waterlogging due to heavy, intermittent rainfall, an issue many major urban centers worldwide contend with. We must also acknowledge that infrastructure development is an ongoing process, especially in a rapidly growing metropolitan area like Gurugram. However, in our discussion with the government and local authorities we foresee a commitment from government agencies, coupled with the active participation of the corporate sector and resident welfare associations, demonstrates a clear resolve to address these challenges. The collaborative spirit between the government and the private sector is crucial in building a resilient and future-ready Gurugram.”
Published on July 10, 2025