{"id":32766,"date":"2026-10-05T12:24:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=32766"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:24:38","slug":"heavy-rain-throws-bengaluru-into-chaos-waterlogging-grips-key-roads-bengaluru-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=32766","title":{"rendered":"Heavy rain throws Bengaluru into chaos: Waterlogging grips key roads | Bengaluru News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134704193,imgsize-1801510,width-400,height-225,resizemode-75\/bengaluru-experienced-heavy-rains-on-monday-causing-significant-waterlogging-on-major-roads-and-traffic-disruptions.jpg\" alt=\"Heavy rain throws Bengaluru into chaos: Waterlogging grips key roads\" title=\"Bengaluru experienced heavy rains on Monday, causing significant waterlogging on major roads and traffic disruptions\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Bengaluru experienced heavy rains on Monday, causing significant waterlogging on major roads and traffic disruptions\">Bengaluru experienced heavy rains on Monday, causing significant waterlogging on major roads and traffic disruptions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BENGALURU: Bengaluru witnessed heavy rain on Monday afternoon, with several parts of the city recording intense showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. The downpour led to waterlogging on several key roads, reduced visibility and slowed traffic across the city.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>Areas around KR Puram Metro station and Tin Factory were among those affected, with rainwater accumulating on the roads and traffic moving at a slow pace.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>The sudden downpour also reduced visibility, forcing motorists to switch on their headlights while navigating the rain-hit stretches.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>Heavy water accumulation was reported near the Geddalahalli railway bridge, affecting traffic towards Hennur.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Bengaluru Traffic Police advised motorists to drive cautiously in view of the waterlogged roads and poor visibility.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>Several other parts of the city, including Majestic, Anand Rao Circle, TC Palya, Jakkur and Hebbal, also witnessed heavy rain and its impact on traffic.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Vehicles were seen moving slowly through waterlogged stretches and congested junctions as commuters struggled to make their way through the afternoon showers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>The intense spell of rain brought parts of normal city life to a halt, with low-lying areas particularly vulnerable to water accumulation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The combination of heavy showers, standing water and reduced visibility made commuting difficult for motorists on Old Madras road near Ulsoor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/bengaluru\/heavy-rain-throws-bengaluru-into-chaos-waterlogging-grips-key-roads\/articleshow\/134704027.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru experienced heavy rains on Monday, causing significant waterlogging on major roads and traffic disruptions BENGALURU: Bengaluru witnessed heavy rain on Monday afternoon, with several parts of the city recording intense showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. 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