The relentless rain has wreaked havoc in parts of Bengaluru, particularly in Chikkabanavara, where hundreds of houses in Dwarka Nagar have remained flooded since Monday night.
Published Oct 22, 2024 | 3:24 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 22, 2024 | 3:24 PM
Heavy rains cause widespread flooding in Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh may receive heavy rains and thunderstorms for three days from Monday, 21 October, under the influence of a cyclonic circulation formed over the central Andaman Sea.
Since 21 October, rains have been battering many parts of Karnataka, mainly affecting Shivamogga and Bengaluru.
Shivamogga has experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall. The rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, has affected low-lying regions, causing stormwater drains and channels to overflow into streets and homes.
#Karnataka: Shivamogga has experienced severe flooding for the last 12 hours due to heavy rainfall.
Shivamogga city has been severely affected by heavy rain, which has caused widespread disruption. The continuous downpour throughout the night has led to significant flooding in… pic.twitter.com/ke7O0EnXSc
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 21, 2024
Last night, Yelahanka faced heavy rainfall that resulted in significant flooding across various localities, disrupting the lives of residents and damaging property. The deluge caused water from Yelahanka Lake to overflow, inundating low-lying areas that should have drained into Jakkuru Lake.
#Karnataka: #Yelahanka experienced heavy rainfall last night, leading to significant flooding in several localities.
The water from the Yelahanka Lake, which should have flowed into the Jakkuru Lake, has inundated low-lying areas.
Around a hundred homes on Sir MV Road have… pic.twitter.com/oL6Tsn3Toy
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 22, 2024
Around 100 homes on Sir MV Road have been severely affected, leaving residents distressed and sleepless throughout the night. Vehicles, including bikes and cars, were submerged in the floodwaters, further complicating the situation.
The relentless rain has wreaked havoc in other parts of Bengaluru as well, particularly in Chikkabanavara, where hundreds of houses in Dwarka Nagar have remained flooded since last night. Water is overflowing from Banavara and Ganigerahalli Lakes, exacerbating the flooding crisis in the area.
#Karnataka: Rain continues to create havoc across the #Bengaluru City.
Incessant rainfall has resulted in flooding several localities in and around Chikkabanavara. Hundreds of houses in Dwarka Nagar have remained inundated since last night.
The water is overflowing from… pic.twitter.com/BdmJ0VIcOI
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 22, 2024
Minister for Revenue, Krishna Byre Gowda, has been actively inspecting the rain-affected regions in Tatanagar. Following the heavy showers on Monday night, the Minister is coordinating with BBMP officials to pump out water from the affected homes and alleviate the suffering of residents.
#Karnataka: Minister for Revenue @krishnabgowda inspected the rain-affected areas in Tatanagar.
Heavy Showers at late night on Monday, have resulted in flooding of several localities in #Yelhanka. Hundreds of houses flooded due to the overflow of Doddabomasandra Lake.
Minister… pic.twitter.com/6qeLYwKwir
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 22, 2024
In addition to property damage, the torrential rains have created hazardous road conditions. A physically challenged woman fell off her scooter while navigating a water-filled pothole on Halasahalli Road near Varthur on Tuesday morning. Passersby quickly came to her aid and voiced their frustrations over the poor state of local roads, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure improvements.
#Karnataka: A physically challenged woman fell off her scooter due to a pothole near Varthur.
While riding her two-wheeler, the woman fell off as she crossed a water-filled pothole on Halasahalli Road near Varthur on Tuesday morning.
Passersby came to her rescue and slammed the… pic.twitter.com/ZSaDkADcHe
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 22, 2024
‘X’ user, @Bnglrweatherman shared a video of a waterlogged area in Kendriya Vihar and said, “BENGALURU city needs a strong, powerful & solely dedicated MINISTER & MAYOR to look into the city’s needs, who can be held accountable for the city’s Urban infrastructure.”
BENGALURU city needs a strong, powerful & solely dedicated MINISTER & MAYOR to look into the city’s needs, who can be held accountable for the city’s Urban infrastructure#KarnatakaRains #BengaluruRains #BangaloreRains #Bangalore pic.twitter.com/tdIfTD7PC9
— Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) October 22, 2024
As rain continues to create chaos across Bengaluru, authorities are working to address the immediate challenges posed by flooding, while residents remain hopeful for relief and restoration in the days to come.
(Compiled by Ananya Rao)
