Steady downpour transformed Bengaluru's Thursday morning into traffic chaos with waterlogging and flooded roads throughout the city.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Apr 4, 2025
Eastern regions and outskirts experienced flood-like conditions due to long-standing infrastructure issues.
2
A resident's afternoon commute from Ecospace in Bellandur to Carmelaram Road took an hour despite it not being peak traffic time.
3
Major areas like Richmond Road, General KS Thimayya Road, and Anil Kumble Circle on Mahatma Gandhi Road were severely waterlogged.
4
Pedestrians struggled to walk in neighborhoods like Kalkere Channasandra due to silt overflow, forcing residents to use vehicles even for short distances.
5
Auto and cab bookings became increasingly difficult, with passengers waiting in vain despite offering extra tips on ride-hailing apps.
6
A regular Rapido ride from Domlur to Indiranagar costing Rs 70-75 jumped to Rs 100, with autos demanding Rs 20-40 extra during the rains.
7
Tree fall incidents were reported across multiple locations including Bikasipura, Ashok Nagar, and Sarjapur Main Road.
8
A large tree collapse on 10th Main Road, Rajajinagar damaged several parked cars while BBMP teams worked to clear debris.
9
The BBMP control room received complaints of 12 fallen trees and 41 fallen branches, with only half cleared by 6 PM as the situation remained challenging.