Heavy rainfall turned Gurugram’s roads into rivers and highways into parking lots yesterday, leaving thousands stranded in what residents called “the worst traffic jam in recent memory.” Commuters reported being stuck for up to six hours as the National Highway 48 (Delhi-Jaipur Expressway) transformed into a 7-8 kilometer standstill following heavy downpours between 3-7 pm. The rainfall wasn’t uniform across Gurugram, explaining why some areas faced worse flooding than others. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded over 100mm rainfall between 3-7pm, with Wazirabad receiving 116mm and Kadipur/Harsaru areas logging 94mm. Other areas recorded varied amounts: Badshahpur 56mm, Sohna 33mm, Manesar … Continue reading Gurugram’s 116mm Rainfall Creates 7km Gridlock: Officials Deploy Pumps as 200 Distress Calls Flood Police Lines