Bengaluru’s Flood Woes Go Viral: Social media post jokes about making homes and cars ‘IP67’ water-resistant

Heavy rains in Bengaluru this week turned the city into a waterlogged maze, causing chaos for office-goers and daily commuters. Many roads were submerged, vehicles stalled, and traffic crawled—painting a familiar yet frustrating picture of urban flooding in Indian metros.

Among those affected was Arun Vinayak, co-founder of Exponent Energy, who found his car submerged during his commute. Taking the situation in stride, he posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) with a caption that resonated widely:

“Building hardware in India is even harder if you have to make your office and cars and homes IP67. #underwater #batteryok #engineersnotok en route to work today.”

The reference to "IP67"—a tech standard for devices that are both dust-tight and water-resistant—sparked amusement and sympathy across social media. For context, the rating means complete protection against dust (6) and the ability to survive immersion in water up to a certain depth and time (7).

Vinayak’s witty take on the flooded streets quickly gained traction, clocking over 60,000 views and drawing a mix of humorous and critical reactions:

“Throw a few fish in there and get a pedicure by the time you reach,” joked one user.

“This happened in Mumbai in 2005; people got permanently handicapped or even lost their lives due to this exact occurrence,” recalled another.

“Bengaluru needs car-boat hybrids now. Time for IT companies to find a new base,” a third user chimed in.

This viral post isn’t just funny—it’s a sharp reminder of how cities like Bengaluru, despite being tech hubs, are still grappling with outdated infrastructure and poor drainage systems. Even a short downpour is enough to paralyze entire neighborhoods, forcing residents to wade through knee-deep water just to get to work.

As the monsoon season sets in, the city’s perennial flood problems have once again surfaced—quite literally.