Why Gurugram Floods Every Monsoon: Poor Drainage and Temporary Fixes

Gurugram faces recurring flooding every monsoon season due to structural and infrastructural shortcomings in the city. Heavy rainfall causes stormwater to rush down rapidly from the surrounding Aravalli hills and accumulate on the urban plains below. The city's drainage system has long struggled to handle this volume of water effectively. Authorities have repeatedly relied on short-term measures rather than addressing the root causes of the problem. The cycle of flooding continues to affect residents year after year without a lasting solution in sight.