Bengaluru rains: Heavy downpour leads to waterlogging. Traffic alerts issued
In Bengaluru, several areas, including Banaswadi, Bayapanhalli, Gunjur, Waddarpalya junction, and Shankar Nagar area were left inundated. The Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory requesting the commuters to use alternate routes in the areas which were flooded.
To take of the situation, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar paid a surprise visit to the war room of BBMP head office at Hudson Circle at midnight and reviewed the situation.
«In the wake of continuous rain for several hours in various parts of Bangalore, I visited the war room of BBMP late today and checked the problems caused by rain in various parts of Bangalore. I also received a call to the war room and spoke.» Shivakumar posted on X.
Netizens took to social media platforms to complain about the waterlogging and congestion in the city.
Bengaluru Traffic Police has been issuing regular traffic updates on social media platform X.
«Lowry under pass is waterlogged due to rain and traffic is slow. Water removal operation is going on.Cooperation of motorist/driver is requested,» it said.
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