India, Sept. 1 -- Gurugram has asked offices and schools to remain shut on Tuesday after the India Meteorological Department issued on orange alert account of heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast for tomorrow.

The city recorded rainfall of over 100 mm between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Monday, and and the IMD has issued an "orange Alert" for heavy to very heavy rainfall on 2 September, Gurugram District Magistrate posted on X, formerly Twitter.

"In view of the forecast, all corporate offices and private institutions are advised to guide employees to work from home. All schools in the district are advised to conduct online classes.," according to a notice shared on X.

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