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Gurugram Work-From-Home Advisory Follows Heavy Rain And Waterlogging
Heavy rain flooded many roads in Gurugram and caused very long traffic jams.
Officials asked many workers to work from home on August 25, 2026.
Schools were also advised to hold classes online.
This should keep fewer people on the roads.
It will also give repair crews more space to clear water and fix roads and drains.
Some places had water from ankle height to knee height.
Weather officials first issued an orange alert and later changed it to a yellow alert.
More heavy rain may happen in the coming days.
Gurugram authorities advised employees and schools to shift online on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The advisory covers corporate offices, private firms, government institutions and schools across the district.
Heavy rain on August 24 caused extensive waterlogging, traffic congestion and travel disruptions.
Civic teams were deployed for drainage, road repairs, traffic management and restoration work.
The India Meteorological Department forecast further heavy rain after issuing an orange alert that was later downgraded to yellow.
- Who
- Gurugram authorities, the District Disaster Management Authority and Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh issued the advisory for workers and schools.
- What
- Employees were advised to work from home, while schools were advised to conduct classes online.
- Where
- Gurugram district, including multiple sectors and roads, in the Delhi-NCR region.
- When
- The advisory applies to Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following heavy rainfall on August 24.
- Why
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging and severe traffic congestion, while remote work was intended to reduce travel and support drainage and road-repair operations.
Key facts
- Advisory date
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Rainfall date
- August 24, 2026
- Covered institutions
- Corporate offices, private firms, government institutions and schools across Gurugram district
- Reported flooding
- Water levels ranged from ankle-deep to knee-deep on several routes and in residential sectors
- Affected locations
- Reports included Sector 10, South City-1, Sector 69, Narsinghpur, sectors 9, 14 and 45, DLF Phase 3, Ardee City, Sector 52A, Sector 5 and Sohna Road
- Weather alerts
- The India Meteorological Department initially issued an orange alert for Gurugram and Faridabad, later downgrading it to yellow for the broader Delhi-NCR region
- Response
- Civic teams and traffic personnel were deployed for drainage, road repairs, vehicle diversions and bottleneck management
Quotes
Deputy commissioner
Gurugram’s deputy commissioner, whose office issued the advisory
“In view of the heavy rainfall in Gurugram on 24 August 2026, there is a possibility of waterlogging and traffic congestion at various locations across the district.”
businesstoday.in
“The advisory will help reduce traffic congestion and facilitate smooth repair and maintenance works on roads and drains by civic agencies.”
businesstoday.in
Sources
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