Gurugram Rain: WFH Advisory, Online Classes After Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging
Authorities ordered work-from-home for offices and online classes for schools as waterlogging and traffic jams disrupted movement across the city.
- Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh issued an advisory on Monday directing government and private institutions to adopt work-from-home arrangements on August 25 to ease traffic congestion following heavy rain and widespread waterlogging.
- Heavy rain on Monday triggered significant waterlogging and traffic congestion across Gurugram, while the weather office issued red and orange alerts forecasting thunderstorms and winds with speeds up to 40 kilometres per hour.
- Schools were directed to conduct classes online to minimize road travel, while at least 15 flights were diverted in Delhi due to inclement weather, with waterlogging reported at New Ashok Nagar Metro Station, Burari, Park, and Alaknanda.
- To reduce pressure on congested roads and enable civic repair work, authorities appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors as far as possible during the weather disruption.
- Despite periodic environmental disruptions like current rain and waterlogging, retail space leasing in the Delhi-NCR region grew 78% in the first half of 2026, indicating the area remains a highly active commercial market.
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Gurugram schools to switch to online classes on August 25 amid heavy rain, waterlogging concerns
Gurugram schools will shift to online classes on August 25 as heavy rainfall raises concerns over waterlogging and traffic disruption across the district. Authorities have advised schools and institutions to minimise physical movement, while offices have been asked to facilitate work from home. The move is aimed at ensuring safety and easing pressure on roads as civic agencies undertake essential repair work.
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Work from home advisory issued for August 25 in Gurugram after heavy rain triggers traffic chaos
Gurugram has issued a work-from-home advisory for August 25 after heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic jams. Corporate offices have been advised to allow WFH, while schools have been directed to hold online classes.
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