A Gurgaon resident, Gajodhar Singh, has brought to light the city’s infrastructure woes after his luxury cars were damaged by recent heavy rainfall. Singh posted a video on Instagram showing his BMW M340i, worth ₹83 lakh, partially submerged in muddy floodwater. The video, filmed in the posh Sector 57 of Gurgaon, captures the devastation caused by the deluge, impacting not only Singh’s vehicles but also other cars parked in the surrounding area.
Singh expressed his distress and disappointment over the lack of preparedness and response from the authorities. He questioned the purpose of paying taxes and bills when basic infrastructure like roads are in such an abysmal condition. Singh claimed that no officials or help arrived to address the situation, and even a crane couldn’t be brought in due to the depth of the water. He urged other users to tag relevant authorities, including @dc.gurugram and @nayabsainiofficial, to ensure such disasters don’t cause further harm to residents.
The video sparked strong reactions from other users, highlighting the public’s frustration with the city’s infrastructure and lack of preparedness. One user questioned the point of paying heavy taxes if such events are commonplace, while another lamented the government’s focus on collecting taxes over providing effective governance.
The heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR, particularly in Gurgaon, on Thursday led to widespread waterlogging and flooding across the city. Blame has been placed on the lack of adequate drainage desilting measures for the severity of the situation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address infrastructure shortcomings and ensure the safety and well-being of residents in the face of increasingly frequent extreme weather events.
