Key Points:
- Schools closed on September 3 in Nainital, Shimla, Chandigarh, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar due to severe weather.
- Gurugram under orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall by the Meteorological Department.
- Corporate offices and private institutions in Gurugram advised work from home to ensure employee safety.
- Flood-like conditions and waterlogging reported in several affected districts.
New Delhi: In a sweeping safety move triggered by relentless monsoon rains and flooding, district administrations across northern India have ordered all schools to shut on September 3 in the hill cities of Nainital and Shimla and urban centers like Chandigarh, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar. This action comes after night-long downpours caused waterlogging on roads, submerged low-lying areas, and disrupted public transport, forcing thousands of parents to keep children at home.
Gurugram Faces “Orange Alert” Heavy Rainfall Threat Looms
The Indian Meteorological Department has raised an orange alert for Gurugram, forecasting a fresh round of torrential downpours and warning citizens to stay indoors. The alert signifies an elevated risk of flooding, traffic disruption, and possible emergencies as rainfall is expected to intensify through the day.
Work-From-Home Mandate for Corporate Employees
In response, Gurugram authorities have advised all corporate offices and private enterprises to switch to remote working for employees on September 3. Leading business parks and IT companies, including those in Cyber City and Golf Course Road, have urged staff to stay safe and avoid any non-essential commute until conditions improve.
Live City Updates
- Nainital & Shimla: Schools closed, landslide risk up; authorities monitoring tourist spots.
- Ghaziabad & Gautam Buddha Nagar: Key junctions waterlogged, emergency teams deployed for rescue and drainage operations.
- Chandigarh: School closure orders followed by temporary suspension of certain public transport routes, with focus on restoring essential services.
- Gurugram: Traffic police on alert for flash floods, multiple stretches marked as risk zones for waterlogging.
Public Safety First
Residents in all affected regions are urged to follow official advisories, check for updates from the weather department, and stay away from flooded roads and riverbanks. Strict warning has been issued not to wade through stagnant water due to the risk of electric shocks and hidden hazards.
As monsoon intensity is expected to continue in coming days, government agencies remain on high alert to address further challenges posed by the evolving weather situation.
