Kms-Long Jam In Gurugram: Heavy Rain Triggers Chaos, 200 Distress Calls Flood Police Helpline

Kms-Long Jam In Gurugram: Waterlogging, Traffic Woes, and Political Blame Game After Heavy Rainfall

A sudden spell of heavy rain on Monday brought Gurugram and parts of Delhi-NCR to a standstill, leaving commuters stuck in kilometres-long traffic jams. The downpour led to waterlogging in multiple areas, sparking over 200 distress calls to the Gurugram Traffic Police helpline as frustrated citizens sought help to move stalled vehicles or find alternative routes.

By late evening, traffic crawled at a snail’s pace on several arterial roads. The Delhi-Gurugram Expressway was one of the worst-hit stretches, where thousands of vehicles were stranded in unending queues. A major bottleneck was seen at Rajiv Chowk on NH-48, where authorities had to deploy a water pump to clear the flooded section. Videos circulating on social media painted a grim picture, showing endless lines of vehicles with headlights stretching far into the night.

The traffic police reported more than 25 vehicle breakdowns, further worsening the already clogged roads. Among the worst affected were Khushal Chowk, Mahavir Chowk, Gurgaon Railway Station Road, Sheetla Mata Temple Road, Vatika Chowk, Malibu Town, Tulip Chowk, Signature Tower, CRP Chowk, and Golf Course Road. Other areas like Galleria Market in DLF Phase-4 and Agrasen Chowk also saw long snarls as commuters struggled to find a way out.

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The impact of the rain wasn’t limited to Gurugram. In Northwest Delhi, heavy congestion was reported near Netaji Subhash Place in Pitampura and along stretches of the Outer Ring Road. In South Delhi, Mahatma Gandhi Road, NH-48, and Captain Gaur Marg near Lajpat Nagar were severely choked. Other critical roads, including Pankha Road, Vikas Marg, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road, and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg, also reported traffic disruption, leaving commuters stuck for hours.

The chaos extended to the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu stretch leading to Sarai Kale Khan and parts of ITO, Old Rohtak Road, and GT Karnal Road, causing massive delays for office-goers and daily travelers. With rains predicted to continue, the situation is expected to worsen before relief sets in.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Gurugram, warning of more heavy rainfall on Tuesday. As a preventive step, some schools announced a closure, while private offices were advised to allow employees to work from home. The Haryana government urged residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel.

Amid the traffic mayhem, politics also erupted over Gurugram’s preparedness. Sirsa MP Kumari Selja criticized the state government, stating that just three hours of rain had plunged the Millennium City into chaos. Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala also hit out, saying two hours of rain resulted in a 20-kilometre-long jam, accusing the government of wasting public money on ineffective drainage and traffic management projects. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi joined the criticism, calling Gurugram’s condition an example of “double failure” under the so-called double-engine government.

Responding to the crisis, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini convened a meeting with deputy commissioners via video conferencing. He directed officials to ensure school closure orders were strictly followed and to provide shelter, food, and assistance to people affected by flooding. He also instructed field officers to remain on high alert until September 5, as more heavy rain is expected. Meanwhile, rising water levels in rivers like the Yamuna forced authorities to open floodgates at Hathnikund barrage to regulate flow.

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The monsoon has been described as “vigorous” over Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh since Sunday. On Monday alone, districts such as Ambala, Hisar, Narnaul, Rohtak, Gurugram, and Palwal recorded significant rainfall, contributing to the widespread disruption.

With the city once again under waterlogging woes, the latest episode has highlighted not just the challenges of urban flooding but also the fragile state of infrastructure in one of India’s most prominent corporate hubs. While officials scramble to manage the crisis, citizens are left questioning whether Gurugram will ever be prepared to handle the monsoon without chaos.

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