Gurugram advises work from home amid heavy rain

Hindustan Times reports that Gurugram’s District Disaster Management authority issued a work-from-home advisory for August 25 after heavy rain on August 24 caused waterlogging and traffic snarls across the NCR. The notice, issued by the deputy commissioner, said corporate offices and government and private schools should ask staff to work from home to reduce congestion and allow civic repair work. The article also reports an orange alert that was later downgraded and cites traffic police on deployment.

The Economic Times reports that Gurugram’s district administration advised corporate offices, government and private schools, and institutions to let staff work from home on August 25 after heavy rain raised concerns about waterlogging and traffic congestion. The article says the deputy commissioner posted the advisory on X and that the measure was intended to ease traffic and allow road and drain repairs. It also briefly shifts to a separate Delhi building-collapse report cited from police.

NewsX says Gurugram’s district administration issued a fresh advisory after heavy rain and waterlogging made traffic jams a serious issue. It reports that offices and schools were told to shift to work from home beginning August 25, and says the notice was signed by the District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority and dated August 24, 2026. The article also cites a PTI video claim that school buses were stranded in waterlogged streets.

Heavy rainfall in Gurugram caused severe waterlogging, massive traffic jams, and widespread disruption across major roads and intersections, prompting the district administration to issue a work-from-home advisory for corporate offices and shift schools to online classes. The India Meteorological Department reported that the city received about 70 mm of rainfall by early afternoon, overwhelming local drainage systems and leaving vehicles stranded. Residents expressed sharp criticism over the recurring infrastructure failures, while authorities urged the public to exercise caution.

Heavy rain brought Gurugram to a standstill on Monday, causing severe waterlogging and trapping school buses and ambulances in traffic. The district administration reported 70 mm of rainfall by afternoon and subsequently advised private offices to allow work from home while ordering schools to conduct online classes. Officials including the Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner inspected affected areas to oversee drainage efforts and traffic management.