Bengaluru traffic dept issues fresh alerts as monsoon becomes active, more rains expected
On Tuesday, key areas affected by the waterlogging included the outer ring road towards Hebbal Circle, Kempapura towards the Airport, Veerannapalya Signal towards Hebbal Circle, and the down ramp of the Hebbal flyover towards the Airport. In these areas, slow-moving traffic was reported. Many commuters were stuck for hours near the Hebbal flyover during peak traffic hours.
Bengaluru traffic alert
The ongoing Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) work on the Outer Ring Road further contributed to the traffic slowdown. Commuters were urged to cooperate with traffic authorities to ease the congestion. Vehicle breakdowns added to the chaos, particularly at the KR Pura Upper ramp towards Hosakote Road, where traffic moved at a snail's pace. Road widening work by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) at Panathur Railway Bridge S Cross also contributed to the slow traffic, further frustrating motorists.
Bengaluru weather forecast
On the weather front, the city and surrounding areas are likely to experience more rainfall in the coming days. A Western Disturbance, manifesting as a trough in the middle tropospheric westerlies, runs roughly along longitude 70°E to the north of latitude 32°N. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep in the lower and middle tropospheric levels is expected to influence weather conditions.
The forecast for the week predicts fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall across Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, Coastal
