Delhi-NCR rain chaos: Capital under orange alert; WFH advisory issued for Gurgaon
Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR has caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruption, leading Gurgaon authorities to issue a work-from-home advisory. The measure aims to reduce congestion while civic agencies perform necessary road and drainage repairs.
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Urban infrastructure challenges in major Indian hubs frequently disrupt economic activity and highlight the need for better disaster management.
NEW DELHI: Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday, leaving several parts of the region waterlogged, traffic crawling on key roads and flight operations disrupted, as the weather office issued alerts for the national Capital.In Gurgaon, authorities issued a work-from-home advisory for August 25 following heavy rainfall and concerns over waterlogging and traffic congestion.The District Disaster Management Authority, Gurgaon, in an advisory dated August 24, said there were chances of waterlogging and traffic congestion in the district following heavy rainfall.It advised all corporate offices and government and private schools/institutions in the district to guide their employees/staff to work from home on August 25.The advisory said the move was aimed at avoiding traffic congestion and allowing civic agencies to carry out road and drain repair works smoothly.It also asked officials to ensure necessary action and publicity of the advisory.Gurgaon flooded after heavy rainGurgaon was inundated after around an hour of heavy rainfall…
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