Forty years ago, the monsoon was the most eagerly awaited season in Gurugram — today, it's the one residents fear the most.
I have been working and coming to Gurugram for the last 20 years before making a move from Delhi and settling here in Sector 55.
The monsoon has arrived in Gurugram, and with it, once again lays bare the city’s failings—its poor planning, inadequate drainage, and the harsh realities of its concrete jungle—stripping away any pretence and leaving the so-called Millennium City’s reputation in ruins.
While there have been multiple spells of rain over the past couple of weeks, the downpour on 9 July hit the city the hardest. In Sector 55, where our house is located, the roads were completely submerged, just like in other parts of the city.
This led to traffic chaos, with many residents forced to navigate flooded streets for hours before finally managing to reach home.