Following a significant downpour on Saturday, waterlogging has once again become an issue in the Capital region, prompting the Gurgaon district administration to advise residents against “non-essential travel” and to avoid waterlogged roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas.
Heavy rainfall resulted in substantial water accumulation in Sector 51 of Mayfield Gardens, along with multiple tree falls in the Udyog Vihar Phase IV industrial area. Similar waterlogging incidents occurred in various locations in Delhi, including Dwarka and Najafgarh-Nangloi, leading to disruptions in traffic flow.
The warning was issued by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in response to a bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which had predicted heavy rain exceeding 15 mm per hour over a span of two to three hours, accompanied by moderate thunderstorms and strong winds.
Authorities strongly cautioned commuters against attempting to traverse waterlogged areas on foot or in vehicles, emphasizing the difficulty of gauging water depth and potential hidden dangers. Residents were also urged to maintain a safe distance from trees, electrical poles, and overhead power lines that could snap in gusty winds.
In Delhi, traffic police warned drivers against stopping or parking under bridges, in underpasses, or on waterlogged roads. They also noted that traffic might be further impacted due to preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit.
In residential zones of Gurgaon, such as C Block in Palam Vihar, residents reported ankle-deep water accumulation.
In response to the situation, officials from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) mobilized rapid-response teams, mobile suction tankers, and powerful dewatering pumps to tackle persistent flooding. Personnel were positioned along vital roadways, including the service roads of the Delhi–Gurugram Expressway at key locations such as Narsinghpur, Hero Honda Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Sheetla Mata Road, and various points along the Golf Course Extension Road.
A GMDA representative stated, “Our teams are actively engaged in clearing fallen trees and debris along roads in Sectors 18 and 19, as well as Udyog Vihar. We are committed to restoring safe passage and maintaining clear roadways. Pumping equipment has been deployed at Sector 51, adjacent to Mayfield Garden, as part of ongoing flood management efforts. Our field teams are working diligently to expedite rainwater removal to minimize disruptions.”
Additionally, crews have been clearing stormwater drains and operating auxiliary diesel pumps to facilitate faster drainage into major channels, including the Badshahpur drain.
This increased alertness follows severe weather conditions in the National Capital Region experienced on Friday. On September 4, the IMD had issued an orange alert for parts of Delhi-NCR, which briefly escalated to a red alert for the capital due to cloudburst-like rainfall that inundated key transit routes and disrupted operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport. While Gurugram experienced less intense rain on Friday, sudden cloud formation occurred on Saturday.
Traffic marshals and police were deployed at critical underpasses and major intersections to guide motorists in the event of rapid water accumulation. Educational institutions were also advised to consider the weather advisory when planning weekend events, according to officials.
