DC Gurugram Issues Advisory to Provide Work from Home and Conduct Online Classes for Today Due to Extreme Rain and Waterlogging
DC Gurugram has issued an advisory asking corporate offices to provide work-from-home provisions for employees amidst heavy rainfall and a waterlogging situation. Schools have also been asked to conduct classes online for students to stop students and teachers from travelling.
Given the heavy rainfall situation in Gurugram and the possibility of waterlogging and traffic congestion at various locations across the district, the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has issued an advisory to grant work-from-home facilities to office-going employees in the district. The advisory issued has advised all corporate offices, government and private schools/ institutions in the region to provide their employees with a work-from-home provision for today, August 25, 2026.
The advisory to work from home has been issued to help reduce traffic congestion and facilitate smooth repair and maintenance on roads and drains by the civic bodies. Citizens have also been requested to cooperate and plan their travel accordingly.
Advisory | Work From Home on 25 August 2026
— DC Gurugram (@DC_Gurugram) August 24, 2026
In view of the heavy rainfall in Gurugram on 24 August 2026, there is a possibility of waterlogging and traffic congestion at various locations across the district.
All corporate offices, Government and private schools/institutions… pic.twitter.com/DrHDgx9oWb
In a separate advisory, DC Gurugram has stated that all government and private schools/ educational institutions in Gurugram are advised to conduct classes online today, August 25, 2026, due to the prevailing weather conditions and to avoid waterlogging and traffic-related congestion. The Work from Home advisory will continue to apply to corporate/ private offices as advised earlier, the advisory further states. Citizens have also been encouraged to follow the advisory and be cautious while travelling.
Advisory | District Gurugram
— DC Gurugram (@DC_Gurugram) August 24, 2026
In partial modification of the Advisory issued on 24.08.2026, all Government and private schools/educational institutions in District Gurugram are advised to conduct classes through online mode on 25.08.2026, in view of the prevailing weather… pic.twitter.com/iFaPcGVnJS
Gurugram Recorded Rainfall August 24, 2026
Gurugram has been experiencing continuous rainfall on August 24, 2026. The recorded rainfall in mm for the region is given below.
Gurugram – 75 mm
Kadipur – 40 mm
Harsaru – 40 mm
Wazirabad – 64 mm
Badshahpur – 65 mm
Farrukhnagar – 7 mm
Sohna – 16 mm
Manesar – 36 mm
Pataudi – 12 mm
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