Bengaluru Rains: Yelahanka Suburb Submerged in Rainwaters, Orange Alert for City Today

Bangalore: Bengaluru was battered by a massive thunderstorm and continuous rainfall, leaving several areas, including Yelahanka, submerged in water on Wednesday. The Phoenix Mall of Asia, one of the city's newest and largest malls, was severely affected, with its parking space and entrance completely waterlogged, making customer access nearly impossible. Social media videos showed the mall surrounded by water, as management struggled to drain the area.

Incessant Rainfall Paralyzes Bengaluru; Orange Alert Issued

An orange alert has been issued across the city following the heavy downpours since Tuesday, severely disrupting daily life. Bengaluru’s civic infrastructure faced significant strain, with over six centimeters of rainfall overwhelming tech hubs like Manyata Tech Park, where employees were stranded. The situation has sparked criticism over the city's inadequate flood management system.

The Karnataka government responded by declaring a holiday for all schools, including Anganwadi centres and private and aided schools across Bengaluru. Additionally, a work-from-home advisory was issued to IT and private firms to mitigate travel challenges for employees.

The heavy rainfall has not only affected the city but also central and southern parts of Karnataka, with ongoing concerns about further disruptions. Despite frequent occurrences of waterlogging, Bengaluru's infrastructure continues to struggle under extreme weather conditions.