Gurugram’s district administration has advised offices and educational institutions to adopt work-from-home arrangements on Tuesday, August 25, following intense rainfall that left several parts of the city inundated and brought traffic movement to a crawl.
The advisory was issued by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) after heavy showers on Monday created widespread waterlogging across arterial roads, residential neighbourhoods and major commuting routes. Authorities said reducing the number of vehicles on the road would also help civic agencies carry out drainage and road repair work more efficiently.
Offices and schools asked to reduce travel
According to the district administration, corporate offices, government schools, private schools and other institutions have been requested to allow employees and staff to work remotely for the day wherever possible.
The administration described the measure as a precautionary advisory aimed at easing congestion rather than disrupting regular operations. Educational institutions have also been encouraged to minimise physical movement as weather-related conditions continue to affect commuting across the district.
Heavy rainfall paralyses movement across Gurugram
Monday’s downpour caused extensive flooding on multiple roads, with commuters reporting long delays during peak travel hours. Several important stretches witnessed slow-moving traffic as vehicles navigated waterlogged intersections and service roads.
Areas including Sector 10, South City, Sector 69, Narsinghpur, Sector 14, Sector 45, DLF Phase 3, Ardee City, Sector 52 and stretches along Sohna Road were among locations affected by accumulated rainwater, according to local reports. Traffic police teams were deployed across congested corridors to regulate vehicle movement and introduce diversions wherever required.
Weather alert revised after intense showers
The India Meteorological Department had earlier placed parts of Gurugram and neighbouring Faridabad under an orange alert because of heavy rainfall. As conditions evolved later in the day, the warning was revised to a yellow alert for the wider Delhi-NCR region.
The rainfall disrupted daily commuting throughout the National Capital Region, with Gurugram emerging as one of the worst-affected urban centres due to flooding on roads and severe traffic congestion.
Civic agencies begin repair and drainage work
District officials said the reduced traffic expected from remote working would allow municipal and civic authorities to undertake maintenance of damaged roads and clear blocked drainage systems with fewer disruptions.
Residents have also been urged to plan travel carefully and avoid unnecessary movement through severely affected routes while restoration work continues across different parts of Gurugram.
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First Published on August 25, 2026, 13:35:37 IST
