Gurgaon WFH advisory: Gurugram administration advises work from home on August 25 for schools & offices after heavy rain

The Gurugram district administration on Monday advised corporate offices, government and private schools and institutions to allow employees and staff to work from home on August 25 after heavy rainfall today that could lead to waterlogging and traffic congestion across the district.

“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,” said Deputy Commissioner Gurugram in a post on X.

“All corporate offices, Government and private schools/institutions are advised to guide their employees/staff to work from home on 25 August 2026. The advisory will help reduce traffic congestion and facilitate smooth repair and maintenance works on roads and drains by civic agencies…”

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Meanwhile, a portion of a dilapidated building collapsed in the Chandni Mahal area in Delhi, amid heavy rainfall in the national Capital, damaging three to four two-wheelers, police said.

After the Chandni Mahal police station received a PCR call about the collapse at 1569, Pahari Bhojla, it dispatched a police team, which reached the spot and secured the area.
Police said they shifted people present at the site to a safe location and removed vehicles lying under or near the debris. No injuries were reported, they said, adding that the building was in a dilapidated condition.According to police, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had already issued a notice regarding the building’s condition, and repair work was underway when the collapse happened.

Police said necessary action is being taken in coordination with the MCD authorities.