Delhi-NCR Rain Disrupts Commute; Gurugram Offices Shift to WFH

Heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, with waterlogging and traffic congestion affecting daily commutes.

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In Gurugram, authorities advised corporate offices and other institutions to adopt work-from-home arrangements to reduce traffic and ensure the safety of employees.

The heavy rainfall followed intense showers across the region on Monday, when several parts of Gurugram faced severe waterlogging and long traffic delays.

Gurugram recorded 75 mm of rainfall between 8 am and 5 pm on August 24, according to rainfall data reported by The Indian Express.

Gurugram Issues WFH Advisory

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The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Gurugram, advised corporate offices, government departments and private institutions to allow employees and staff to work from home on August 25.

Educational institutions were also advised to shift to online classes.

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The advisory came after heavy rain caused waterlogging on several important roads and created major traffic problems.

Authorities said reducing non-essential movement would help ease congestion and allow civic agencies to carry out drainage, de-watering and road maintenance work.

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The decision is particularly relevant for Gurugram, which has a large concentration of corporate offices and a significant daily workforce travelling from different parts of Delhi-NCR.

Heavy Rain Affects Delhi-NCR

The impact of the rain was not limited to Gurugram. Several parts of Delhi-NCR reported waterlogging and traffic disruption, while weather conditions also affected movement around the region.

The India Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert for Delhi amid forecasts of continued heavy rainfall. Rain and thunderstorms were also expected in parts of Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad on August 25.

The disruption has again highlighted the challenges faced by employees who travel long distances to work during periods of extreme weather.

What It Means for Employers and HR Teams

The Gurugram advisory indicates the importance of having clear weather-related workplace and business continuity plans.

Organisations may need to quickly communicate WFH arrangements, attendance expectations and safety instructions when severe weather affects commuting.

For employees whose roles can be performed remotely, temporary WFH can help maintain business operations while reducing unnecessary travel during waterlogging and traffic disruption.

HR teams may also need to coordinate with managers to ensure that employees have access to required systems, communication channels and work-related support while working remotely.

The Gurugram WFH advisory applies to August 25, 2026, while organisations are expected to monitor further instructions from local authorities as weather conditions develop.