Orange Alert in Gurugram on September 2 – All you need to know about office, school closures

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in Gurugram have issued strict advisories compelling corporate offices and private institutions in the district to allow employees to work from home, whereas all schools in the district will be conducting online classes on Tuesday.Gurugram received over 100 mm of rainfall between 3pm-7pm on Monday, and the authorities have thus sounded an Orange Alert for September 2, with warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
#Advisory | Today, between 3 PM to 7 PM, Gurugram recorded heavy rainfall of over 100 mm. ????️
???? The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall on 02-09-2025.➡️ In view of the forecast:
✅ All corporate offices & private… pic.twitter.com/xCC1pmoKlF— DC Gurugram (@DC_Gurugram) September 1, 2025The order, signed by District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson of DDMA has put the focus on the need for caution as the city gears up for more downpours.Heavy rains on Monday already caused waterlogging in several areas, disrupting traffic and daily life. With more showers expected, officials are pushing for preventive measures to minimise risks to residents.#WATCH | Haryana | Gurugram faces severe waterlogging following incessant rainfall (Video Source: Police PRO) pic.twitter.com/oKMWtnCm2e— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2025 Incessant rains over the past few days led to an increase in the water levels of some rivers, including the Yamuna on Monday, prompting authorities to open the floodgates of the Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar district. The Met forecast said a spell of widespread rainfall activity with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places is likely over Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh during the next 24 hours.First Published: Sept 1, 2025 10:37 PM IST

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