Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru, India, on Saturday evening, causing traffic congestion and water-logging in several areas. The city’s airport road was severely affected, with at least 10 flights diverted to Chennai. Air India and IndiGo airlines issued advisories, advising passengers to check their flight status and warning of air traffic congestion. The rains caused water-logging in several areas, including Hunsmaranahalli, which led to severe traffic congestion on the road to the international airport.
The city’s traffic police reported slow movement of traffic in several locations, including Ramamurthy Nagar, Taralabalu, and Rupena Agrahara. Social media users, including politicians, criticized the city’s Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for the poor infrastructure and lack of preparedness for the rains. The city’s first summer rain has exposed the crumbling state of its infrastructure, they said.
The heavy rain has caused travel disruptions and inconvenience to daily commuters. The city’s airport road, in particular, has been severely affected, with flights diverted and passengers advised to check their flight status. The rain has also caused water-logging in several areas, leading to traffic congestion and difficulties in movement.
The BBMP has been criticized for its poor maintenance of the city’s infrastructure, and the rain has only highlighted the need for urgent repairs and upgrades. The city’s residents are left to suffer with the chaos caused by the rain, and the BBMP’s inefficiencies.