Rain and PM Modi’s Visit Throw Bengaluru Traffic Into Chaos on Sunday

Speedy Summary

• Bengaluru experienced intensified southwest monsoon rains on Sunday,with 12.3 mm rainfall recorded at Bengaluru city observatory, 13.5 mm at HAL airport, and 24 mm at bengaluru International Airport.
• Heavy rain caused notable traffic disruptions across the city, compounded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.
• Major traffic jams were reported in areas like Jayanagar, BTM Layout, Koramangala, Electronics City, Ashok Nagar, M.G. Road, and Shanthinagar; waterlogging worsened conditions in several locations.
• Severe waterlogging was observed under Hebbal flyover and opposite Manyata Tech Park due to non-functional drainage systems; BWSSB excavations further complex matters by leaving piles of silt on roads.
• BBMP data reported 17 trees uprooted and 32 incidents of snapped branches over three consecutive days; damage to vehicles was noted due to falling debris.
• Shopkeepers expressed frustration over unremoved silt piles left during storm-water drain cleanup operations emitting foul smells and worsening road conditions.
• IMD forecasts continued rainfall for the next five days across Bengaluru and south interior Karnataka.

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