Heavy rains struck several parts of Gurugram on Sunday. The downpour left many areas badly waterlogged. Old Gurugram suffered the most damage. Once again, the flooding highlighted the city’s ongoing drainage problems.
Water accumulated quickly in multiple locations. Residents reported severe issues in Sectors 3, 7, 9, 10, 10A, 34, and 69. Other affected spots included Ashok Vihar Phase III, the Bus Stand area, Khandsa Road, Rajendra Park, Daulatabad Industrial Area, Basai, Gurugram village, Bajghera, Surat Nagar, Dhanwapur, and Caterpur.
Meanwhile, authorities conducted the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) on the same day. Examination centres in Sectors 10 and 10A faced major disruptions. Candidates struggled with flooded roads and heavy traffic. “The main road turned into a river,” said candidate Pooja Yadav. “It became extremely difficult to commute, especially for those on two-wheelers.”
Local residents expressed deep frustration. Vikas Hooda, president of Ashok Vihar Phase 3 RWA, noted that officials had promised to solve the waterlogging. However, those assurances did not work. “Pedestrians now wade through dirty water up to two feet deep,” he added.
Additionally, Anuj Mathur from Tulip Purple in Sector 69 described the long-term problem. Residents in Tulip Purple, Tulip White, and nearby shops have dealt with chronic flooding for eight to ten years. “The area gets waterlogged within hours of rain,” he explained.
Gurugram received up to 34.5 mm of rainfall on Sunday. However, the city still remains 42% rain deficient for the season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In Rajendra Park, residents reported continued flooding despite earlier promises from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram. “This situation is dangerous,” said resident Rajesh Gulia. “Pipeline work is underway, and open chambers make it unsafe.”
In Sector 23A, RWA general secretary Vikas Gauba blamed incomplete contractor work for worsening the floods. He urged the corporation to complete the project quickly and blacklist the agency.
Officials responded promptly to the crisis. They deployed teams with pumps, suction tankers, and tractor-mounted pumps. “Some desilting work is in its final stage,” a senior official confirmed. “We will finish it soon.”
The city recorded 34.4 mm of rainfall across three IMD stations until 5:30 pm. The NorthCap University station in Sector 23A measured the highest at 34.5 mm. Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds up to 40 km/h until Thursday. Heavy rainfall is expected between July 7 and 9.
Temperatures also changed slightly. The maximum rose to 35.6°C, while the minimum increased to 27.8°C.
This monsoon season continues to challenge Gurugram’s infrastructure. Authorities must take stronger steps to prevent future waterlogging. Residents hope for faster and more effective solutions ahead.