A recent video showcasing thousands of cars moving at a snail's pace in Gurugram's Cyber Hub area has ignited a heated online discussion, drawing direct comparisons to Bengaluru's infamous traffic woes. The viral clip, posted to Instagram last week from Sector 24, depicts a seemingly endless line of vehicles crawling, despite multiple lanes, in both directions, stretching for over a kilometer.
The video, set to Atif Aslam's melancholic 'Aadat' song was captioned: "Ab fark nahi padta (It does not bother me anymore)."
Social media users were quick to react, sharing a mix of frustration, humor, and a grim acceptance of the situation. Instagram user Saurabh Dubey (@stan3sd) lamented, "Problem is people made this norm. No one's complaining to the government." Neha Malhotra (@nehamalhotra9) expressed nostalgia for a time when "this stretch used to be such an amazing one to drive, smooth silky roads and smooth traffic."
The comparison to Bengaluru was immediate, with Karteek S (@karteeksarasa) simply stating, "Who bark about Bengaluru." Hemant (@singhhem) clarified, "Don’t say Delhi NCR please. This is the misery specifically designed for people coming to and from Gurgaon." Some even offered radical solutions, with Abban Ahmad (@a.bun_ahmad) suggesting, "People from Delhi and Gurgaon should exchange their houses. No travelling to work. No traffic." The sheer exasperation was summed up by Mounika Rajuladevi (@mounika_rajuladevi) who wrote, "At this point I would rather walk."
The viral traffic scenes are exacerbated by Gurgaon's recent battle with intense rainfall. Over the last week, heavy downpours brought life to a standstill in the city. Last Wednesday night, a portion of a road dramatically collapsed, forming a crater that swallowed a truck. Miraculously, the truck driver survived with only minor injuries.
Another video making rounds on social media showcased a vehicle submerged more than halfway through flooded streets, ploughing through the waters, much to the astonishment of passersby and netizens, including industrialist Harsh Goenka. "When a Mahindra SUV combines with a good tyre (I’m sure you know which one I mean) it makes the impossible possible… see it to believe it!" he wrote, hinting at the company's Ceat tyres.
When a Mahindra SUV combines with a good tyre (I’m sure you know which one I mean) it makes the impossible possible…..see it to believe it! pic.twitter.com/ME1cZU8TwA— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) July 21, 2025
The flooding raised serious concerns among residents about the efficacy of the city’s drainage systems, despite repeated assurances from authorities that pre-monsoon preparations had been completed.
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