A massive traffic jam, spread for kilometres along the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway in Gurugram, triggered as many as 200 distress calls on Monday evening, as the Delhi-NCR reeled under heavy rain throughout the day. (Image: Instagram)
The city reeled under heavy rainfall on Monday as continuous rain activity crippled normal life, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic gridlocks across the city. (Image: Instagram)
According to district officials, Gurugram recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall between 3 pm and 7 pm, leading to long traffic snarls stretching up to seven kilometres in parts of the city. (Image: Instagram)
Major traffic congestion was also reported on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway (NH-48) near Rajiv Chowk, where a water pump was deployed to drain the flooded road. (Image: Instagram)
Other bottlenecks included Khushal Chowk, Mahavir Chowk bus stand (where an underpass was inundated), Gurgaon Railway Station Road, Sheetla Mata Temple Road, Air Force Station, Agrasen Chowk, Bhondsi Road, Vatika Chowk, Tulip Chowk, Malibu Town, Bilaspur, Signature Tower, CRP Chowk, Subash Chowk, Golf Course Road, and near Galleria Market in DLF Phase-4. (Image: Instagram)
According to the details, the Gurugram Traffic Police helpline number received nearly 200 distress calls until 7.30 pm, with commuters seeking assistance to move stalled vehicles. (Image: Instagram)
Multiple vehicle breakdowns were also reported, while many called to inquire about alternate routes with lesser congestion. (Image: Instagram)
More rain is expected to lash Gurugram today, on Tuesday, as the Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the city. (Image: Instagram)
As a precautionary measure, schools have been ordered to remain closed on Tuesday in some affected areas, while private offices were advised to allow employees to work from home. (Image: Instagram)
Adding to the crisis, the Yamuna river in Delhi crossed the danger mark, swelling to 205.68 metres early Tuesday and flooding low-lying areas in Yamuna Bazaar. Authorities cautioned that the water level could rise further, reaching around 206.50 metres by evening, and began moving residents to relief shelters. (Image: Instagram)
