Heavy rains Bengaluru today news: Traffic jam, drinking water supply disruption - IMD predicts more showers

Karnataka: Bengaluru rains: Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru for the last few days has badly affected the normal life. Waterlogging on major roads, residential areas threw life out of gear, leading to a public outpour of anger against the local administration and the government. 

Cars and two wheelers parked either in the basements or in front of the houses were submerged in several areas. Boats and tractors were pressed into service in certain areas to evacuate people.

The IMD has predicted more rains in Bengaluru and has issued a yellow alert. 

Water-logging in localities like Rainbow Drive layout, Sunny Brooks Layout, some areas on Sarjapur Road were to such an extent that tractors and boats were used to ferry students and office goers in the morning.

Rains have battered many parts of the city like Whitefield, Indiranagar, Kengeri, RR Nagar, Bommanahalli, Marathalli, and Mahadevapura.

While several areas on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) that houses some of the IT companies, were affected by rains and flooding, some firms were forced to ask their employees to work from home.

Most parts of the ORR resembled lakes, affecting the movement of vehicular traffic. Office goers and the general public pushing their two wheelers in knee deep water was a common sight.

Besides traffic jams, non-availability of public transport like buses, autos and cabs on time was another concern that people faced today. Ambulances got stuck in traffic jams at various places.

Many people took to Twitter to air their grievances, with a short video showing air passengers wading through ankle-deep water in what seemed to be the city airport's entrance.

Also, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has warned of water supply disruption in several areas of Bengaluru on Monday and Tuesday.

Meanwhile, according to the Weather office forecast for the next 48 hours, a few spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers, heavy at times, are very likely in the city.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday night reviewed the situation and ordered to release Rs 300 crore to manage the flood situation in the city.

(With Agencies input)