Gurugram, August 25, 2026: Schools across Gurugram have shifted to online classes on Tuesday, August 25, following heavy rainfall that caused widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruption to school transportation across the city.

The Gurugram District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) advised all government and private schools and educational institutions in the district to conduct classes online. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to reduce travel-related risks for students, teachers and staff and to allow civic agencies to carry out road and drainage repair work.

Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Waterlogging

Gurugram experienced intense rainfall on Monday, August 24, with Gurugram tehsil recording around 75 mm of rain between 8 am and 5 pm. Badshahpur recorded 65 mm and Wazirabad 64 mm during the same period.

The heavy downpour resulted in severe waterlogging across several parts of the city and affected traffic on major roads, including areas around Rajiv Chowk, IFFCO Chowk, Narsinghpur, Railway Road, Old Delhi Road, Mehrauli Road and Basai Road.

Traffic movement was also affected on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway and other major routes, making travel particularly difficult during peak hours.

Schools Asked to Conduct Classes Online

The administration’s revised advisory specifically asks government and private schools and other educational institutions in Gurugram district to conduct classes through online mode on August 25.

The move is intended to keep students and school staff away from waterlogged roads while allowing normal academic activities to continue through digital platforms.

Parents and students have been advised to follow instructions issued by their individual schools regarding online class schedules, meeting links, attendance and assignments.

School Buses Stranded Amid Waterlogging

The decision to shift classes online comes after serious disruption to school transportation during Monday’s rainfall.

Several school buses were reportedly caught in waterlogged stretches, with some students forced to remain inside buses for extended periods while traffic remained severely congested. Reports also indicated that ambulances and other emergency vehicles faced difficulties on some flooded roads.

The incidents raised concerns among parents about the safety of children travelling through heavily waterlogged areas and added urgency to the administration’s decision to keep students at home.

Online Learning to Continue for the Day

Schools are expected to use their existing online learning platforms to conduct lessons. Students have been advised to check official communication from their schools for details regarding:

• Online class timings
• Meeting links and platforms
• Attendance requirements
• Homework and assignments
• Any changes to the academic schedule
• Further instructions if weather conditions continue

Parents should rely on communication from their child’s school rather than assuming that the online arrangement will continue beyond August 25.

Gurugram Administration Also Advises Work From Home

The online-school advisory is part of a wider response to the heavy rainfall.

The DDMA has also advised corporate and private offices to facilitate work from home on August 25, with the objective of reducing the number of vehicles on the roads and helping civic agencies carry out repair and drainage-related work more efficiently.

The administration has asked residents to cooperate with the advisory and plan their travel carefully.

Weather Conditions Remain a Concern

The disruption comes amid continuing rain activity across Delhi-NCR. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi, with further heavy rainfall possible in isolated areas.

With waterlogging already affecting several important roads, authorities are attempting to reduce unnecessary movement while drainage and road-clearance operations continue.

What Students and Parents Should Do

Students should remain in contact with their schools and regularly check official messages for updates. Parents are advised to ensure that children have access to the required devices and internet connectivity for online lessons.

Families should also avoid unnecessary travel through waterlogged areas and follow instructions issued by local authorities.

Key Points

Particular	Details
Location	Gurugram, Haryana
Online classes	August 25, 2026
Schools affected	Government and private schools
Reason	Heavy rain, waterlogging and traffic disruption
Rainfall in Gurugram tehsil	About 75 mm on August 24
Mode of classes	Online
Further updates	To be communicated by individual schools

Student Safety Remains Priority

The decision to shift Gurugram schools to online classes highlights the impact that extreme rainfall and waterlogging can have on school transportation and daily commuting.

For students and parents, the immediate priority is to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official school and district administration updates. Schools are expected to communicate any further changes depending on weather and road conditions.