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Haryana Revokes Gurugram Civic Body Chief’s Transfer Within 24 Hours Amid Rain Chaos
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Haryana government reversed the transfer of the Gurugram municipal corporation chief within 24 hours, citing the escalating rain‑induced chaos in the city.
The Haryana government announced the reversal of the transfer of the Gurugram municipal corporation chief within 24 hours of the original decision.
The move was prompted by the severe rain‑induced disruptions that have plagued Gurugram, leading to widespread flooding, traffic snarls and power outages.
The chief, who had been slated for transfer to another post, was retained to ensure continuity of leadership during the crisis.
Officials said the decision was taken after consultations with senior bureaucrats and the municipal council, emphasizing the need for stability in the city’s administration amid the weather emergency.
The move was prompted by the severe rain‑induced disruptions that have plagued Gurugram, leading to widespread flooding, traffic snarls and power outages.
The chief, who had been slated for transfer to another post, was retained to ensure continuity of leadership during the crisis.
Officials said the decision was taken after consultations with senior bureaucrats and the municipal council, emphasizing the need for stability in the city’s administration amid the weather emergency.