Torrential rain across B'luru at morning rush hour adds to traffic chaos

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Torrential rain lashed several parts of the capital city, causing massive traffic disruptions for commuters heading to school, college or office on Tuesday morning.

The city experienced heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms, leading to a cloudy weather outlook. Pedestrians were spotted navigating rain-soaked streets, donning raincoats and clutching umbrellas to shield themselves from the inclement weather. As the monsoon season set in, a yellow alert was issued for the Chikkaballapur district of Kolar, with Bengaluru expected to witness continued rainfall for another week.

Areas such as Majestic, Shantinagar, Vidhana Soudha, Corporation Circle, Shivajinagar, KR Market, Mysore Road, Magadi Road, Vijayanagar, Jayanagar, Sivananda Circle, Mehkri Circle, Rajajinagar, Yesvantpur, Chandra Layout, Nandini Layout, Basaveshwarnagar, Kamakshipalya, Banashankari, Basavanagudi, Hebbal, Yelahanka, Srinagar and RT Nagar experienced significant rainfall. Motorcyclists and roadside vendors faced a big challenge due to the unfavourable weather conditions.

The heavy rains transformed many of Bengaluru's main roads into rivers, leading to traffic jams and causing confusion among motorists. The situation inconvenienced commuters across various parts of the city. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to exercise caution while travelling.