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Gurugram District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued an advisory asking corporate offices and private institutions to allow employees to work from home on September 2.
Incessant rain on Monday brought Gurugram to a standstill. (PTI)
Amid rising complaints over waterlogging in Gurugram, a senior official of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) shifted responsibility onto citizens, saying residents were partly to blame for the mess.
In a ground report by CNN News18, a Joint Commissioner of MCG refused to go on record when asked about waterlogged roads and pothole-ridden stretches across the city. The officer declined to speak on camera, insisting only the Commissioner was authorised to respond, as he was away on inspections. Pressed for updates, the official gave no concrete details, remarking vaguely, “Our authorities are working and yes, we are already…” before trailing off.
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When the issue of garbage accumulation, a major factor in clogged drains and flooding—was raised, the Joint Commissioner deflected blame towards residents. “This is also the responsibility of the citizens, as they keep throwing garbage everywhere,” he said, adding that the administration was working on the problem but without outlining an action plan or timeline.
The remarks have sparked criticism, with many residents saying civic authorities are trying to evade accountability for poor infrastructure and inadequate drainage management in the city.
The Gurugram District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday issued an advisory asking corporate offices and private institutions to allow employees to work from home and directing all schools to shift to online classes on September 2. The measures follow an orange alert predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across the district.
The advisory, issued by Ajay Kumar, District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson of DDMA, came after several parts of Gurugram witnessed continuous spells of rain, leading to waterlogging and traffic chaos. “In view of the forecast, all corporate offices and private institutions in the district are advised to guide their employees to work from home; and all schools in the district are advised to conduct online classes on 02-09-2025,” the advisory stated.
Authorities said the guidelines were aimed at reducing congestion on roads and ensuring the safety of residents, as more rain is expected to worsen flooding in low-lying areas. Emergency response teams have been put on alert, with the administration urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.
The advisory comes amid growing public anger over Gurugram’s poor drainage and infrastructure. Earlier, a senior officer of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) courted controversy by blaming residents for waterlogging, saying, “They keep throwing garbage everywhere.” The remark sparked criticism from citizens who accused civic officials of deflecting responsibility instead of presenting solutions.
With forecasts pointing to another day of intense rainfall, the DDMA has asked residents to stay indoors, keep emergency contacts handy, and report any incidents of flooding or damage to local control rooms.
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