Waterlogged roads paralyse Gurgaon: Residents slam poor drainage amid heavy rain
The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh had issued a yellow alert for Gurgaon earlier, warning of thunderstorms, moderate rainfall, and lightning through the morning.
Residents expressed mixed feelings about the weather. 'It is good to finally get some relief from the heat, but the waterlogging on Sector 9, 10 and 15 is making commuting a nightmare,' said Anil Kumar, a local resident.
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Another resident, Pooja Yadav, who lives in Basai added, 'The rain started early morning and hasn't stopped.
Water has collected in low-lying areas near my home, and it's difficult to step outside.' Children were seen splashing in floodwaters in some localities, alleviating the tensions momentarily.
'It started raining in our area at 7am. No downpour. No cloudburst. No heavy showers. Just gentle drizzle. Even then specific roads in our sector, especially the 18m main sector road, are flooded as usual. Contrary to what national Urban Development Minister and former CM of Haryana, Manohar lal Khattar has to say that too much rain is the reason for flooding and not drains,' said Bhawani Shankar Tripathy, general secretary, RWA of Sector 23A.
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Authorities have urged people to exercise caution, especially around low-lying and flood-prone areas, as continued rain could worsen water accumulation and pose safety risks. 'We advise residents not to venture into such zones unless absolutely necessary, as waterlogging can be deceptive and hazardous,' said a city official. Emergency teams are reportedly on standby to respond to any reports of flooding or accidents.
This steady rain has lowered the minimum temperature to around 25°C, nearly 2.5 degrees below the recent average, offering a cool respite. However, the persistent showers have exposed the city's longstanding drainage issues. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that intermittent rain and thunderstorms may continue over the next few days, urging residents to stay updated on weather advisories and remain cautious during this period.
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