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The Hindu
6 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
6 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.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Mangaluru rain: Two fishermen, boat missing
Two fishermen are missing after their boat capsized near the estuary at Tota Bengre in Mangaluru, due to heavy rains and wind early on May 30. Their names are Yashwant and Kamalaksha. Rain LIVE updates The boat is also missing while the diesel tank of the boat has washed ashore at Tota Bengre, sources said. Search is on for the missing fishermen and the boat. Water from an overflowing rajakaluve flooded the Kottara Chowki - Urwa Stores Road, the gateway to #Mangaluru city from Udupi, on National Highway 66 following torrential #MangaluruRains on May 30, 2025. 📸&🎥: @ — The Hindu-Bengaluru (@THBengaluru) May 30, 2025 Kottara Chowk flooded The National Highway 66 (Udupi-Mangaluru) at Kottara Chowki in Mangaluru was flooded on May 30 as the raja kaluves (storm water drains) on both sides of the highway were overflowing. The highway was inundated, and so were the service roads and Kottara Chowki-Urwa Stores Road. Kottara Chowk flooded A portion of the compound wall of St. Antony Ashram collapsed resulting in damage to a portion of a house at Jeppu-Majila. A person was reportedly injured in the incident. Flooding of some houses was reported from Jeppu Majila. Rain water entered several industries in Baikampady Industrial Area in Mangaluru. Highest rainfall Kotekar Gram Panchayat, Ullal taluk, on the outskirts of Mangaluru recorded 312.5 mm rainfall, the highest in Karnataka, in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on May 30, according to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). Talapady Gram Panchayat in Ullal taluk reported 288 mm rainfall during the period. Kinya Gram Panchayat recorded 282.5 mm rainfall. Munnur Gram Panchayat in the same taluk reported 263.5 mm rainfall. In images: Road leading to Mangaluru flooded 1 / 15
