Gurugram Police issues WFH advisory to corporate offices amid sinking roads, waterlogging and endless traffic jams | Today’s news
Gurugram Rains: Amid predictions of continued extremely heavy rains, the Gurugram police on Tuesday issued a public advisory urging corporate offices and private establishments to allow employees to work from home over the next few days to help reduce traffic congestion and ensure public safety.
The alert comes as heavy rain continues to lash parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), raising fears of waterlogging and traffic snarls in Gurugram.
In its advisory, the Gurugram police said that continuous rainfall and the forecast of more heavy showers could lead to waterlogging on major roads and junctions, significantly affecting traffic movement.
“In view of the continuous rainfall in Gurugram and the forecast of heavy rains in the coming days, there is a high possibility of waterlogging and traffic jams on major roads and junctions in the city,” the advisory said.
Why Gurugram Police Issued Notice For Work From Home
Gurugram: Vehicles wade through a waterlogged stretch after heavy rain on the National Highway-48 service road near Narsinghpur village in Gurugram, India, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
The Gurugram Police has appealed to businesses to adopt flexible working arrangements in the coming days to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads during peak hours.
“To ensure public safety, reduce unnecessary traffic congestion and assist the local administration in effective traffic management, the Gurugram Police is issuing this Warning Notice.
We strongly urge corporate offices and private facilities to allow their employees to work from home in the coming days.
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Restricting the movement of vehicles that is not necessary will greatly assist our traffic management teams in keeping traffic flowing and ensuring that emergency services can operate without interruption,” the notice said.
NH-48 collapse causes major traffic disruption
Gurugram: A Kia Seltos car gets stuck in a rainwater drain along National Highway 48 amid heavy waterlogging during monsoon rains near Narsinghpur village in Gurugram, India on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
One of the most significant impacts of Tuesday’s rain was reported on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway (NH-48), where the main road near Narsinghpur partially caved in following heavy rains.
The damage forced authorities to close two lanes, resulting in long traffic queues stretching from Hero Honda Chowk to Kherki Daula Toll Plaza.
To ease the congestion, the Gurugram police have put in place temporary diversions.
“Route diversions have been put in place to ensure smooth operation and prioritize the safety of motorists traveling from Delhi to Jaipur.”
The advisory directed commuters from Delhi to take a left turn at Rajiv Chowk or Hero Honda Chowk and use the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR Road), while others were advised to use the Dwarka Expressway.
Waterlogging and damage to roads were reported across Gurugram
Heavy rain has exposed vulnerabilities in several parts of Gurugram’s road network.
Another cave-in occurred on Civil Line Road after rainwater weakened a recently dug section where sewerage work was being carried out. Two parked vehicles were wedged after the roadway slid.
The road is located near the official residence of Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Uttam Kumar and also serves the residences of senior civic and state government officials.
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Residents questioned the city’s preparedness for the monsoon, with many pointing out that even roads regularly used by senior officials had sustained significant damage.
Videos shared on social media showed flooded roads, stranded vehicles and major traffic jams in many neighborhoods.
School buses, commuting among the most disabled in Gurugram
Gurugram: Students play during the rain, in Gurugram, Haryana, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (PTI)
The heaviest rainfall occurred between 14:00 and 16:00, coinciding with school dismissal hours.
Waterlogging slowed traffic on major roads, delayed school buses and thousands of commuters home.
A school bus slipped into an open canal along NH-48 during the downpour. Authorities confirmed that no students were on board at the time and no injuries were reported.
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Traffic jams were reported at several places including Hero Honda Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Golf Course Extension Road, Iffco Chowk, Sohna Road, Udyog Vihar, Khandsa Road, Basai, Vatika Chowk, Pataudi Road, Old Delhi Road and roads connecting Millennium City Center with Hero Honda Chowk.
82 mm of rainfall was recorded in Gurugram
Gurugram: Vehicles stuck in traffic on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway after monsoon rains in Gurugram, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.(PTI)
According to district officials, Gurugram recorded up to 82 mm of rainfall on Tuesday.
Kadipur and Harsaru sub-tehsils each received 82 mm, while Gurugram tehsil recorded 76 mm. Manesar received 50 mm, Wazirabad 49 mm, Pataudi and Sohna 26 mm, Farrukhnagar 27 mm and Badshahpur 15 mm.
The rain led to flooding in several subways and low-lying areas, disrupting traffic across the city.
