Gurugram, May 26 -- A heavy pre-monsoon spell on Saturday night drenched Gurugram with 74mm of rain, plunging the city into chaos with waterlogging, stalled traffic, and civic breakdowns. Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged infrastructure, reigniting public fury over the city's perennial monsoon preparedness failures. Several residential and commercial sectors-particularly Sectors 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 31, 40, and 45-were waterlogged, while arterial roads such as Hero Honda Chowk, IFFCO Chowk, and the Delhi-Gurugram expressway service lanes saw major traffic disruptions. In Palam Vihar and DLF Phase 2, residents waded through ankle-deep water as vehicles stalled in flooded underpasses. The downpour brought a sharp dip in temperatures. Gurugram's maximum temperature fell by seven degrees to 30degC on Sunday, from 37.1degC the previous day. The minimum settled at 21.5degC, IMD data showed. Air quality also improved slightly, with the AQI dropping from 143 on Saturday to 123 (moderate) on Sunday, per CPCB data. However, only one of four air quality stations reported readings on both days. Residents voiced anger over chronic drainage issues. "It's only when media reports go viral that officials respond," said Puneet Pahwa, president of Sector 45 RWA. A GMDA official, requesting anonymity, said, "High-intensity rain overwhelmed drains. Ongoing roadworks also worsened accumulation. Temporary fixes are in place; upgrades are underway." MCG officials cited delayed drain cleaning and clogged rainwater harvesting pits. "We've intensified desilting and are coordinating with GMDA for better drain sync," said an unnamed spokesperson. Sunil Sareen, vice-president, Imperial Gardens in Sector 102, said, "Despite stormwater drains in the layout, connecting cuts are blocked or incomplete. GMDA shows complete disregard." In Sector 4, a sweet shop had to shift due to flooding. "How many more monsoons before MCG acts?" asked local activist Sandeep Garg. Capt. Raj Chopra of South City 1 RWA accused MCG of prioritising revenue over basic rights. "Before house tax, restore our right to a clean neighbourhood," he wrote in a Sunday letter. Strong winds uprooted 34 trees citywide. MCG's horticulture wing, under commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, led clearance operations. "Teams worked round the clock," he said. Yet trust remains low. Sector 45 RWA's three letters since February on a blocked stormwater drain remain unanswered. Though traffic police cited low Sunday traffic, commuters reported chaos. "No police at bottlenecks," said Rohit Arora. "It felt like navigating a river," added Preeti Mehta of Sector 23. "This cannot become another Gurujam. Accountability has to be fixed," said Amit Jindal, Vipul Greens RWA head....