Haryana: Cement-Laden Truck Sinks Into Road in Gurugram's Sector 9 Amid Heavy Rain and Waterlogging

Continuous heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging and traffic disruption across Gurugram, with a cement-loaded truck sinking into the road in Sector 9. The incident underlined the worsening condition of several roads after repeated spells of rain. Several parts of the city, including Narsinghpur, witnessed major traffic congestion as accumulated water slowed vehicle movement. The Rajiv Chowk Subway was also flooded, with children seen bathing in the rainwater-filled underpass.

With forecasts indicating the possibility of more heavy rain, the Gurugram District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) advised corporate offices, government and private schools, and other institutions to allow employees and staff to work from home on Tuesday. Officials said the move was intended to ease traffic pressure and provide civic agencies with space to undertake road and drainage repair work.

The Gurugram Deputy Commissioner also appealed to residents to follow the advisory and plan their journeys carefully. The situation drew political criticism as Congress General Secretary and MP Randeep Singh Surjewala targeted the BJP-led Haryana government and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini over the city's waterlogging and traffic problems. He alleged that flooded roads, stranded school buses and other disruptions reflected poor infrastructure management, while questioning the effectiveness of government spending on Gurugram's infrastructure.

The heavy rain was not limited to Gurugram. Several parts of Delhi also experienced intense showers on Tuesday morning, resulting in waterlogging near the AIIMS flyover loop and disruptions to traffic. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall across many parts of Delhi, along with the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rain at isolated locations. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected.

Delhi Airport separately issued a passenger advisory in the morning, cautioning travellers about adverse weather conditions around the airport. While flight operations were reported to be normal at the time, passengers were advised to confirm their flight status with their respective airlines before travelling.