Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:35am on 02 Sep 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A frustrated Reddit user's viral post about falling into an unmarked drain during Gurugram's heavy rainfall has sparked widespread criticism of the city's infrastructure. The resident, stuck in the "Millennium City" for five months due to work commitments, described living there as "literal hell" after tumbling into knee-deep floodwater concealing an open drain with no safety barriers. Monday's downpour brought over 100mm of rainfall in four hours, causing severe waterlogging across streets. Despite being Haryana's highest tax-paying city, residents complained about poor civic facilities worse than tier-2 cities. Social media users shared similar experiences, with one walking three kilometers through gutter water. The incident highlights ongoing infrastructure failures in India's corporate hub during monsoon season. (PC: Business Today & India Today)
