Bengaluru Floods After Torrential Rain: City Records Over 100 mm Rainfall in a Day
Heavy overnight rain floods several parts of Bengaluru, with the city recording over 100 mm rainfall for the second time in a decade. Roads submerged, traffic disrupted, and civic response underway.
Bengaluru Floods After Torrential Rain: City Records Over 100 mm Rainfall in a Day
Bengaluru experienced widespread flooding in multiple areas after a night of relentless torrential rain, causing major disruptions to daily life and traffic across the city.
According to meteorological data, the city recorded over 100 mm of rainfall in a single day in May—only the second such occurrence in the past ten years. Several low-lying neighborhoods were inundated, with water entering homes, basements, and commercial establishments. Roads in key areas turned into water channels, severely affecting vehicular movement and public transportation.
Emergency response teams were deployed to clear blocked drains and assist residents in the worst-affected zones. Civic authorities cited overflowing stormwater drains and poor urban drainage systems as key contributors to the flooding.
Residents took to social media to share videos and photos of flooded streets, stranded vehicles, and waterlogged underpasses, prompting renewed criticism of the city's infrastructure and preparedness for seasonal rains.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued rain spells over the coming days, urging citizens to stay cautious, especially in flood-prone zones.
As the city grapples with the aftermath, urban planners and civic officials face mounting pressure to implement long-term solutions to Bengaluru’s recurring flood woes.
