Gurugram Flooded Again: Monsoon 2025 Exposes Civic Failures in Cyber City
The 2025 monsoon season has once again revealed the stark contrast between Gurugram’s glossy image and its crumbling infrastructure. The city that prides itself as “Cyber City” quickly transforms into “Drain City” with the arrival of heavy rains, leaving residents stranded and frustrated.
From Cyber Hub to Water Hub: A City Submerged
With 133 mm of rainfall, roads disappeared beneath rising water levels, SUVs became makeshift boats, and emergency helplines were overwhelmed with desperate calls for help. The gleaming glass towers of corporate offices stood in stark contrast to the craters and cave-ins appearing below. The Southern Peripheral Road, a key artery of the city, collapsed under the pressure, highlighting the persistent infrastructure woes.
Civic Failures, Not Climate Change, to Blame
While climate change plays a role in extreme weather events, Gurugram’s repeated struggles with monsoon flooding point to a larger issue: civic failure. Year after year, the city’s infrastructure proves inadequate to handle the monsoon rains, leaving residents to bear the brunt of the consequences. The GMDA, responsible for the city’s development, has once again drawn criticism for its lack of preparedness and effective response.
The dream of a “smart city” continues to short-circuit with every thunderstorm, raising serious questions about the long-term sustainability and resilience of Gurugram’s urban planning.
