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Gurgaon Rains Trap Kids in School Buses
24 Aug
Summary
- Children were stranded for hours in school buses due to severe waterlogging.
- Several school buses broke down amid rising water levels on key roads.
- Parents expressed deep anxiety over their children's safety and well-being.
Monday's intense rainfall plunged Gurgaon into chaos, with children en route home in school buses and vans becoming stranded for hours due to severe waterlogging. Parents anxiously exchanged messages as transport vehicles got stuck, with some buses remaining stationary for over two hours, particularly near Subhash Chowk. The rising water levels submerged roads, leading to several breakdowns and further impeding movement. Key corridors like Golf Course Road and Sohna Road, along with residential areas, experienced significant inundation. The situation intensified parents' concerns about their children's hunger, comfort, and exposure to adverse weather. This recurring annual crisis highlights the vulnerability of school transportation systems during heavy downpours in Gurgaon, leaving both children and their parents in distress.
