Heavy rains on Sunday caused severe flooding in Delhi-NCR, halting Gurugram. The downpour led to the hashtag #GurugramturnsJalgram trending as residents shared images of waist-deep water and flooding in upscale neighborhoods on social media platforms. Gurugram: Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Delhi-NCR this Sunday, bringing the city of Gurugram to a standstill.
The downpour led to widespread flooding, sparking the hashtag #GurugramturnsJalgram on social media. Residents took to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share images and videos of the deluge, which showed people wading through waist-deep water and water seeping into homes in upscale neighborhoods. WATCH | Waterlogged Delhi-Mumbai Expressway That’s state of art 13.
1 billion #Delhi #Mumbai Expressway in at #Gurgaon #Gurugram border in #GurugramRains Built a few years ago for World Class travel this #Expressway giving free off reading experience to vehicles Thanks @nitin_gadkari @NHAI_Official @OfficeOfNG #HeavyRain pic.twitter.com/bd6pYeNchf — Sumedha Sharma (@sumedhasharma86) August 12, 2024 Several posh areas also flooded, netizens lash out at at authorities | Visuals From Millennium City #Gurugram to #Jalgram .
.. what a few hours of rain can do.
pic.twitter.com/i9Vsdk1NAV — Shilpy Roy (@shilpyroy) August 12, 2024 The intense rainfall led to severe flooding in key areas, including Golf Course Road, known for its luxury apartments.
Social media users mocked the city’s name, dubbing it “Jalgram,” as they posted visuals of streets transformed into rivers. Many tagged local authorities, including the Gurugram Municipal Corporation, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), and the deputy commissioner, in their posts. Some even directed their grievances towards the Haryana government and the Chief Minister’s office.
Netizen’s reaction! Rustic river vibes at door step service by @MunCorpGurugram @OfficialGMDA in #Gurugram #Gurgaon today at minimal price of 70 percent of #Haryana ‘s revenue. Enjoy the swim. #FLoods #Flooding #HeavyRain pic.
twitter.com/ZVarS7MZs0 — Sumedha Sharma (@sumedhasharma86) August 11, 2024 Criticism was swift and harsh, with users blaming the lack of proper drainage infrastructure for the flooding. Accusations of corruption in construction projects were also voiced, with suggestions ranging from withholding the pensions and salaries of officials to recovering losses from their assets.
🚨HORRIBLE ▪️CM of Haryana have no shame. ▪️PM who promised double engine development have no shame. ▪️This city of Gurugram generates 70% of HAR revenue.
▪️People buy here apartment worth 4 to 5Cr+ minimum price. They get daily experience of Bermuda. #Gurugram #Trending pic.
twitter.com/LyMW4mqAzt — Udai Vir (@Udaivir26) August 12, 2024 When the lakes of #Gurugram #Gurgaon recede after #GurugramRains the offloading trails of this millennium city emerege. After Venice the city gives you moon vibes with crators.
#Rain #HeavyRain pic.twitter.com/yQi1QOVa3r — Sumedha Sharma (@sumedhasharma86) August 12, 2024 Ye kya hua, kaise hua, kab hua 😂😂😂 #gurgaonrain #gurugram #millenniumcity #delhincrrain pic.
twitter.com/EdLUa5Srva — Sanjay Dubey (@sanjaydubey97) August 12, 2024 The situation underscores the urgent need for improved urban planning and infrastructure in the face of increasingly severe weather events..
