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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Bengaluru rain: Office-goers stuck as junctions inundated by overnight rain
Office-goers struggled on August 13 morning as fresh spells of overnight and early morning rains caused water-logging in major junctions in Bengaluru, bringing movement of vehicles to a standstill in several areas. Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground turns into slushy mess, following continuous #BengaluruRain. On August 13, 2025, the incessant showers stopped school children from practicing for their performance ahead of #IndependenceDay2025 celebrations in #Bengaluru. 📹@ — The Hindu-Bengaluru (@THBengaluru) August 13, 2025 Severe traffic congestion was reported in parts of the Central Business District (CBD), Hebbal Junction, Nagawara, Ballari Road, Koramangala, and Tavarekere. Traffic personnel deployed on the ground were seen clearing waterlogged stretches at several locations. The Intermediate Ring Road in the southern part of the city, particularly near Koramangala, Old Madras Road (OMR) and St. John's Junction (connecting Sarjapur and Marathahalli roads), witnessed bottlenecks that disrupted vehicular movement in bylanes connecting these major roads. According to data from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), eight trees were uprooted and at least 16 incidents of snapped branches were reported across the city. Clearance operations are currently underway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or even thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds of 30–40 kmph to persist in the city throughout the day.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Bengaluru rain: Officer-goers stuck as junctions inundated by overnight rain
Office-goers struggled on August 13 morning as fresh spells of overnight and early morning rains caused water-logging in major junctions in Bengaluru, bringing movement of vehicles to a standstill in several areas. Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground turns into slushy mess, following continuous #BengaluruRain. On August 13, 2025, the incessant showers stopped school children from practicing for their performance ahead of #IndependenceDay2025 celebrations in #Bengaluru. 📹@ — The Hindu-Bengaluru (@THBengaluru) August 13, 2025 Severe traffic congestion was reported in parts of the Central Business District (CBD), Hebbal Junction, Nagawara, Ballari Road, Koramangala, and Tavarekere. Traffic personnel deployed on the ground were seen clearing waterlogged stretches at several locations. The Intermediate Ring Road in the southern part of the city, particularly near Koramangala, Old Madras Road (OMR) and St. John's Junction (connecting Sarjapur and Marathahalli roads), witnessed bottlenecks that disrupted vehicular movement in bylanes connecting these major roads. According to data from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), eight trees were uprooted and at least 16 incidents of snapped branches were reported across the city. Clearance operations are currently underway. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or even thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds of 30–40 kmph to persist in the city throughout the day.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains
Parts of the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, often called India's Silicon Valley are under water after heavy rainfall. The city is on high alert for more pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday due to cyclonic formations over the Andaman Sea, according to authorities. Three people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed in rain-related incidents on Monday. Bengaluru is home to major global technology companies, many of whom have asked their employees to work from home due to flooded roads. Many parts of the city received 100 mm (4in) of rain on Monday, a record since 2011. This is "rare" for Bengaluru, CS Patil, a director at the regional weather department told news agencies. Apart from severe water-logging and traffic disrupting daily life, heavy rainfall has also caused property damage. In one of the city's major IT corridors, the compound wall of a software firm - i-Zed - collapsed on Monday morning, killing a 35-year-old female employee. Videos also showed commuters wading through knee-deep water, with several cars parked on waterlogged streets. Water has also entered houses in some parts of the city. Authorities say the city corporation has identified 210 flood-prone areas where they were working round the clock to "rectify" the situation. "There is no need for the people of Bengaluru to be worried," DK Shivakumar, deputy chief minister of Karnataka state told reporters on Monday. Karnataka, of which Bengaluru is the capital is currently run by the Congress party. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which sits in the opposition in the state has accused the local government of failing to tackle rain-related issues in the city and the state, despite spending million of rupees on its infrastructure. The BJP has demanded the immediate release of 10bn rupees ($117m, £87.5m) for relief operations. The state government has, however, defended itself saying these were long-standing issues. "The issues we face today are not new. They have been ignored for years, across governments and administrations," Shivakumar said. Floods have been a recurring phenomenon in Bengaluru in recent years. Experts partly blame rapid construction over the city's lakes and wetlands and poor urban planning for the crisis. Officials are facing heavy criticism for the recurring problem on social media with many complaining about the city's crumbling infrastructure and deluged roads.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Bengaluru: Parts of India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains
Parts of the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, often called India's Silicon Valley are under water after heavy rainfall. The city is on high alert for more pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday due to cyclonic formations over the Andaman Sea, according to authorities. Three people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed in rain-related incidents on is home to major global technology companies, many of whom have asked their employees to work from home due to flooded roads. Many parts of the city received 100 mm (4in) of rain on Monday, a record since 2011. This is "rare" for Bengaluru, CS Patil, a director at the regional weather department told news agencies. Apart from severe water-logging and traffic disrupting daily life, heavy rainfall has also caused property damage. In one of the city's major IT corridors, the compound wall of a software firm - i-Zed - collapsed on Monday morning, killing a 35-year-old female also showed commuters wading through knee-deep water, with several cars parked on waterlogged streets. Water has also entered houses in some parts of the city. Authorities say the city corporation has identified 210 flood-prone areas where they were working round the clock to "rectify" the situation. "There is no need for the people of Bengaluru to be worried," DK Shivakumar, deputy chief minister of Karnataka state told reporters on Monday. Karnataka, of which Bengaluru is the capital is currently run by the Congress party. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which sits in the opposition in the state has accused the local government of failing to tackle rain-related issues in the city and the state, despite spending million of rupees on its BJP has demanded the immediate release of 10bn rupees ($117m, £87.5m) for relief state government has, however, defended itself saying these were long-standing issues."The issues we face today are not new. They have been ignored for years, across governments and administrations," Shivakumar have been a recurring phenomenon in Bengaluru in recent years. Experts partly blame rapid construction over the city's lakes and wetlands and poor urban planning for the are facing heavy criticism for the recurring problem on social media with many complaining about the city's crumbling infrastructure and deluged roads.
