Moderate to heavy rain hit Bengaluru on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding and disruption. While no casualties were reported, around 150 houses were flooded across the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange alert' for Wednesday and Thursday.

Bengaluru traffic chaos due to heavy rain, leading to waterlogging, slow movement, and commuters facing transportation challenges.

Bengaluru: Rains continued to lash Bengaluru on Wednesday keeping the civic body and traffic personnel on their toes clearing stagnant waters and vehicular congestion from the city’s

Bengaluru experiences severe traffic disruption due to heavy waterlogging, particularly at Hunasamaranahalli Junction and other key locations, causing vehicles to crawl at less than 20 km/h. Commuters are advised to avoid affected areas as officials struggle to clear the water.

Incessant rains have disrupted life in central and southern Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion. The Meteorological Department issued an orange alert, leading to school closures.

The visuals on social media show that jam in Bengaluru remained for hours and vehicles failed to move. Many commuters who were travelling for work got stuck.

Maximum rainfall was recorded at Hampi Nagar; IMD has forecast very heavy rain for Bengaluru and surrounding districts till October 18.