Bengaluru rains: Normal life affected as tech parks, malls flooded; traffic congestion becomes worse

Bengaluru is facing incessant rain since Monday evening, affecting normal life in the city. Several localities witnessed water-logging and traffic congestion. Many citizens faced difficulties navigating through the city due to the downpour as several roads in Varthur, Hebbal, Kadubeesanahalli, and surrounding areas were water-logged.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Wednesday and Thursday in the city.

Union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kuamraswamy took to social media platform to blame the Congress government for the poor infrastructure.


"The IT corridor is flooded, roads are impassable, and the city is sinking. This isn't just rain, it's the failure of governance. Congress' weak policies have ruined Brand Bengaluru," said Kumaraswamy.

Bengaluru's rain fury has exposed the utter collapse of infrastructure! The Silicon Valley of India is now drowning in @INCKarnataka's negligence. The IT corridor is flooded, roads are impassable, and the city is sinking. This isn't just rain, it's the failure of governance.… pic.twitter.com/MDFAbo1ogf

— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) October 16, 2024

Tech parks affected
Areas housing major technology companies like Manyata Tech Park on Outer Ring Road (ORR) and tech hubs like Sarjapur were among the affected. People called for Work from Home to avoid travelling in such weather, but some companies continue to call its employees to office.

NATURE WILL RECLAIM ITSELF

Manyata Tech Park, Bengaluru which was supposed to be a LAKE turned into a lake today post heavy rains#KarnatakaRains #BengaluruRains #BangaloreRains #Bangalore #INDvNZ #INDvsNZ #BengaluruWeather #BangaloreWeather #BengaluruRain #BangaloreRain pic.twitter.com/fCuG5POfW4

— Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) October 15, 2024

Malls remain open despite flooding

Phoenix Mall of Asia on the Kempegowda International Airport Road witnessed extreme water-logging. The newly opened mall has been struggling with severe waterlogging due to rains, leaving parts of the mall submerged. This has caused major disruptions for visitors and businesses, turning the mall into a virtual water pool.

#Bengaluru #Rain effect:

Phoenix Mall of Asia on Kempegowda International Airport Road witnessed water-logging 👇

(📹: Fwd) pic.twitter.com/MxSEZV55bz

— TOI Bengaluru (@TOIBengaluru) October 16, 2024

Schools remain shut
Schools in the Bengaluru Urban district will remain closed on Wednesday due to forecasts of heavy rainfall. "As a precautionary measure in the interest of students, all taluk Anganwadi centres, private/aided primary and high schools of Bengaluru City will be closed on Wednesday," stated the government order.

Traffic congestion
The infamo0us Bengaluru traffic got worse due to the rains and water-logging. Several underpasses were flooded, making it difficult for vehicles to pass through.

#Bengaluru rains have created havoc today, throwing traffic out of gear. Many areas around offices and tech parks are flooded, and parents are worried about children still at school. 🌧️ Social media is buzzing with demands for the government to declare a holiday, especially with… pic.twitter.com/s8blpuyeEs

— North BangalorePost (@nBangalorepost) October 15, 2024

India vs New Zealand Test match affected
The first Test between India and New Zealand scheduled to start on Wednesday has been affected. The first session of the match has been washed out without the coin toss happening.

It's still raining here in Bengaluru 🌧️

The wait continues ⏳

The first session has unfortunately been washed out.

Match Centre - https://t.co/FS97Llv5uq#TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/BUDWJ8Mw1v

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 16, 2024