Heavy rain on Sunday brought relief from the heat but once again highlighted Gurugram's chronic drainage problems, submerging large parts of the Old City and causing prolonged power outages that disrupted daily life.
Rain Intensity and Affected Areas
Rain began around 7 am and continued intermittently through the morning, intensifying by 10.30 am before easing around noon. Several roads and residential pockets were waterlogged, particularly in older parts of the city. Sector 10 was among the worst-affected areas, while waterlogging was also reported from Sectors 4, 7, 7 Extension, 9 and 9A, besides adjoining colonies. Khandsa Road, Pataudi Road and several stretches of Old Gurugram also witnessed inundation.
Water Depth and Traffic Impact
At several locations, water accumulated up to nearly a foot, slowing traffic and leaving two-wheelers and e-rickshaws stranded. Water entered internal roads and low-lying residential areas, forcing commuters to wade through flooded stretches. Although the rain fell on a Sunday, preventing the severe traffic snarls usually witnessed on working days, the flooding again raised concerns over the city's monsoon preparedness.
Widespread Power Outages
The showers also triggered widespread power disruptions. Residents from several localities reported electricity outages lasting several hours. Khazur Colony in Farrukhnagar reportedly remained without power for nearly 18 to 20 hours, while several neighbourhoods in Gurugram experienced outages of seven to eight hours, affecting water supply, household chores and the use of cooling appliances.
Authorities' Response
Teams of the Municipal Corporation Gurugram and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority remained on the ground throughout the rainfall, deploying pumps, tractor-mounted pumps and suction tankers to clear accumulated water.
