Heavy Gurugram rain on Wednesday evening turned the city into a flood zone. Many parts of Delhi-NCR also faced the same problem. Social media was filled with videos showing flooded roads and vehicles stuck in knee-deep water.
People were seen walking through the water like it was just another day.
Gurugram Viral Video: Rain Leaves Roads Flooded
In one viral video, electric rickshaws were stuck in the water. Two-wheeler riders struggled to push their bikes on waterlogged streets. Cars and scooters floated around helplessly with no way to move.
Residents quickly shared their anger online. They blamed the city’s poor drainage system. Many posted sarcastic comments and memes about the situation.
Netizens Slam The Poor Infrastructure
People didn’t hold back while criticisng the situation. Check out some reactions below!
“Pathetic development of Gurgaon. Shehron mein vikas ke naam par sirf aur sirf vinash mila hai.”
“So-called unique type ka drainage system.”
“Kudagram.”
“Jyada vikas ho gaya.”
“BJP ko vote doh or Venice ke maje lo.”
Gurugram Rain Sparks India Vs China Debate
A user named Chirag Mahawar shared a video on X comparing Gurugram rain to his experience in China. He wrote, “Height of nuisance in India. The 30 minutes of rain, and this is the level of water logging as if drains don’t exist at all.”
Chirag, an IIM graduate, said that during his visit to Guangzhou, China, the streets remained dry even after hours of rain. He also shared a short video showing cars stuck in water while people carefully crossed the flooded area.
Residents Say It’s Dangerous
Another user spoke about how underpasses fill up fast during Gurugram rain. “In every underpass, water logging happens. Like literally, you can see that height is low here, and whole water will get collected, but they keep no drains inside underpasses. People can seriously die. In just 30-45 mins of rain, it becomes uncrossable.”
But not everyone agreed with comparing Gurgaon to China. One user replied, “While your complaint against Gurgaon would be genuine, we are fed up with the likes of you who have developed a habit of singing praises of China’s few developed cities, and using them to shame India on first opportunity.” Another joked, “Underwater Disneyland dekhne ko milega, wait karo 5 years.”
Key locations in Delhi NCR like Arvind Marg, GK Marg, Rail Bhawan, Akshardham, Ashram, ITO, Pul Prahladpur, MG Road, Shadipur, Madhuban Chowk, and National Highway 8 also saw heavy waterlogging and traffic jams.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that more Gurugram rain could hit soon. They said an eastward-moving cloud cluster might cause moderate to heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 50 kmph are also expected.