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Heavy rain throws Bengaluru into chaos, waterlogging hits roads
Bengaluru experienced heavy rain on Monday (5 October 2026), causing waterlogging on key roads and major traffic disruptions. The downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, reduced visibility and forced motorists to switch on headlights.
Areas including KR Puram Metro station, Tin Factory, Geddalahalli railway bridge, Majestic, Anand Rao Circle, TC Palya, Jakkur and Hebbal were affected. Traffic moved slowly through waterlogged stretches, and low-lying areas were particularly vulnerable to water accumulation. The Bengaluru Traffic Police advised motorists to drive cautiously.
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The rain exposed how low-lying stretches remain vulnerable to waterlogging, with the Geddalahalli railway bridge and Old Madras road among the worst hit. The city has no immediate forecast of when the rain will ease, leaving commuters bracing for more disruption if the downpour continues.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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