Massive traffic jams and waterlogging were reported in Bengaluru after overnight rains with several areas such as Rainbow Layout, Pioneer Lake Residency, and Anekal being worst-affected. Waterlogging was also reported in Neeladri Nagar (Electronic City), Indiranagar, HSR Layout, and along the Outer Ring Road—one of the city’s busiest IT corridors. In several places, vehicles were seen navigating through knee-deep water.
What DK Shivakumar said on Bengaluru waterlogging?
Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, "There were rains last night and our officials were alert. No major incidents have been reported. However, there are reports of waterlogging in some parts. Our officials are alert and are on the job."
A huge tree was uprooted in the 3rd Block of Basaveshwaranagar on Friday night, damaging at least two parked vehicles. However, no injuries were reported, officials added.
Neighbouring districts, including Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajnagar, also received widespread rainfall overnight.
IMD Predicts rain, thundershowers for Bengaluru
The India Meteorological Department has forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain or thundershowers likely over Bengaluru and nearby areas.
Gusty winds with speeds of 30–40 kmph are expected. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 29 and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are also likely at isolated places in Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Mysuru, Hassan, Tumakuru, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, and Mandya districts, the IMD said.
Data from the meteorological centre here showed that between 8.30 am on October 10 and 5.30 am on October 11, HAL Airport recorded 20.7 mm of rainfall with thundershowers, while the Bengaluru City Observatory registered 67.1 mm.
Other rainfall figures included Doddaballapura (Bengaluru Rural) 53 mm, Hessarghatta (Bengaluru Rural) 14.5 mm, Chandurayanahalli (Ramanagara) 19.5 mm, Chikkaballapura DHQ 12.5 mm, Hunsur (Mysuru) 8.5 mm, Tamaka (Kolar) 3.2 mm, and Gopal Nagar (Bengaluru Urban) 10 mm.
Smaller amounts were recorded at Hassan 0.5 mm, Mudigere (Chikkamagaluru) 0.5 mm, Hiriyur (Chitradurga) 2 mm, and Gonicoppal (Kodagu) 1.5 mm.
With inputs from PTI
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