Early morning rains flood Bengaluru roads and apartments

Heavy rains flood Bengaluru, causing traffic chaos and waterlogging, but sun brings relief by mid-morning.

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Heavy rains continued to lash Bengaluru early Sunday (October 20, 2024) morning, flooding several major roads and even inundating the basements of a few apartment buildings in a few parts of the city. However, by mid-morning the rains stopped and the sun has come out providing some relief.

The rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, started in the early hours and continued into the morning, severely affecting traffic and causing waterlogging in various areas.

Commuters faced a tough time as several key junctions, including the Silk Board Junction and Hosur Road, were completely flooded. The Silk Board Junction, a notorious bottleneck for traffic, resembled a waterlogged pool, making it nearly impossible for vehicles to pass through.

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“The Silk Board Junction has turned into a swimming pool. Water has flooded the road so badly that vehicles, especially two-wheelers, are stuck or moving at a snail’s pace,” said Rajesh S, a two-wheeler rider. “I had to turn back and take another route via HSR layout to avoid getting stuck in Silk Board to go to BTM layout,” he added.

Hosur Road, a major route connecting Bommanahalli, Electronic City, and Bommasandra, also experienced severe flooding. Vehicles struggled to pass through waterlogged sections. However, the weekend’s lower traffic flow helped reduce the impact on the usual morning commute. “Since it’s a Sunday, the absence of office-going traffic has prevented a larger gridlock. But, the water on the roads is still a major concern for those travelling,” said a traffic police officer from Bommanahalli.