Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in southern India, submerging streets in rising floodwaters
by Aditi VermaFollowing continuous heavy rainfall in southern India’s Karnataka, streets in the area experienced significant waterlogging, with water levels rising dangerously high, causing major disruptions and posing hazards for residents and commuters alike.
The incident took place near Wipro Gate on Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru and the video went viral on October 15.
Visuals showed after heavy and continuous rain, the roads became severely waterlogged, with the water level rising quite high. Vehicles were struggling to pass through, facing significant difficulty navigating the flooded streets. The water stretched across the road, making it almost impossible to distinguish the road from the water, creating a challenging environment for both drivers and pedestrians.
Bengaluru residents are in for a wet week as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rains to continue across the city. A ‘yellow alert’ has been issued for Bengaluru and several other districts in Karnataka urging residents to exercise caution over the next few days.
Over the past 24 hours, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 25.4°C and a minimum of 20.7°C, with 3.3 mm of rainfall.
The ongoing rain has caused challenges for commuters in Bengaluru with traffic jams reported across the city. Many vehicle riders and pedestrians struggled to navigate waterlogged roads while school students faced difficulties due to the downpour, as reported by IANS.
Experts predict a cloudy atmosphere to persist in the city until the weekend raising concerns about potential disruptions if the heavy rain continues. Authorities are urging residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions during this period. Several software techies took Metro services to reach ITPL and Whitefield.