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Heavy rain brings Bengaluru to its knees; IMD issues yellow alert

Various areas, including tech corridors like Bellandur, reported waterlogging. Underpasses at Lingarajapuram and Sankey Road were also flooded due to the heavy rain.

May 30, 2023 / 23:06 IST
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Water-logged underpass at Sankey Road
Water-logged underpass at Sankey Road

Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Bengaluru, the country's IT capital, on May 30, with the routine life being disrupted due to waterlogging, traffic congestion, fallen trees and inundated underpasses.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, indicating the likelihood of heavy rains, for two consecutive days in Bengaluru urban and rural districts till May 31.

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The city, during the evening hours, experienced torrential downpours, resulting in widespread waterlogging and vehicular congestion. Commuters, particularly those traveling on Outer Ring Road, faced hardship due to the traffic jams.

Bengaluru received a total of 19 mm of rainfall till 5:30pm. Various areas, including tech corridors like Bellandur, reported waterlogging. Underpasses at Lingarajapuram and Sankey Road were also flooded due to the heavy rain.