Rain brings Gurugram to its knees: Flooded roads, cave-ins and IMD's red alert spell chaos

Gurugram weather: Heavy rainfall hit Delhi-NCR, including Gurugram, leading the IMD to issue a red alert. The nowcast warning is active until 3:20 pm.

Updated on: Jul 28, 2026, 15:16:33 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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Heavy rainfall swept across Delhi-NCR, including Gurugram, on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the region. The nowcast warning for "extremely heavy rainfall" remains in effect until 3:20 pm.

Vehicles move through a waterlogged road amid heavy rain. (PTI)

Videos circulating on social media showed waterlogging in several parts of Gurugram after heavy rainfall. The visuals showed flooded roads, with rainwater accumulating on key stretches across the city.

Traffic movement slows across key stretches

The rain significantly slowed traffic on several of Gurugram's busiest roads during the day. Commuters faced long queues on routes including Sikanderpur, IFFCO Chowk, Ashoka Marg in Sushant Lok Phase 1, and the stretch between Millennium City Centre Metro Station and Bakhtawar Chowk. Traffic also moved slowly on parts of National Highway (NH) 48 towards Manesar, earlier HT reported.

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Congestion extended to the Sirhaul border, where vehicles crawled on both carriageways connecting Delhi and Gurugram. Similar conditions were reported on the route from Signature Towers to Tau Devi Lal Complex via Sector 15 Part 2. Old Railway Road leading towards Tau Devi Lal Complex, MG Road towards Sadar Bazar, Sector 9 to Basai village, and the Sector 54-55 Chowk also witnessed heavy traffic snarls.

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Waterlogging affects residential localities

The impact of the rain was not limited to arterial roads, as several residential neighbourhoods also reported waterlogging. Flooded internal lanes affected local movement, adding to residents' difficulties during the downpour.

Road caved in

In Sector 59, residents reported that a section of a service road near Revenue Road caved in after the heavy rainfall. The incident marks the sixth road cave-in reported in Gurugram during the ongoing monsoon season.

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A junior Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) official said the matter had come to the civic body's notice and that officials would inspect the site before commenting further.

The IMD has cautioned that heavy spells may continue to trigger waterlogging in vulnerable and low-lying areas. According to the weather department, rainfall activity is expected to weaken from July 30, but heavy rain is forecast to continue over the next 24 hours.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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