Incessant downpours once again severely disrupted normal life across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday. Torrential rains left major roads and residential colonies waterlogged, triggering massive traffic jams in various areas. Meanwhile, a heart-wrenching and alarming video surfaced from Gurugram, often called the Millennium City, which has escalated parents’ anxieties. The viral footage shows multiple school buses stuck in the middle of waterlogged streets, with young children peering out of the windows at the grim, flooded landscape.

Ocean-Like Scenes on Roads: Buses Submerged Up to Their Wheels

Shared by news agency PTI, the viral video has sent shockwaves through the community. The footage clearly shows long queues of school buses stranded due to severe waterlogging on Gurugram roads, with their wheels half-submerged in water. Inside these buses sat young school children, looking visibly distressed as they watched the flooded streets through the windows. Persistent heavy rains caused massive traffic gridlocks on major thoroughfares and intersections across Gurugram, leaving buses stranded in the water for hours. Parents expressed deep concern over the safe transit and homecoming of their children.

District Administration Takes Major Action, Issues Directives for Schools

Taking serious note of the continuous heavy rains and severe waterlogging conditions in Gurugram, the district administration stepped in with prompt measures. According to official guidelines issued by the administration, advisories have been released for educational institutions and schools recommending work-from-home and online classes to protect children from any hardship. On the other hand, decisions regarding the closure or functioning of schools in Delhi depend entirely on updates from local authorities and respective schools, prompting officials to advise parents against paying attention to rumors and relying solely on official school communications.

Weather Trends in Delhi-NCR and Meteorological Department Alerts

On Monday, dark clouds hovered over the national capital and surrounding areas, accompanied by heavy showers and thunderstorms. In view of the worsening conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and yellow alerts for several regions. Heavy rainfall activity in parts of Southeast Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, Northeast Delhi, South Delhi, and New Delhi brought traffic to a near standstill. Although the IMD forecast indicates gradual improvement in weather conditions ahead, changing weather patterns make it essential for commuters to check fresh traffic and weather updates before stepping out to avoid unforeseen trouble.