Key Points
- Heavy rain on October 5 caused serious flooding in Bengaluru.
- Kendriya Vihar apartments in Yelahanka saw their basement get completely flooded.
- Traffic was a mess thanks to waterlogged streets and downed trees.
- Authorities are busy clearing debris and dealing with ongoing flooding issues.
- More rain is coming, which has everyone worried about more flooding.
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After a huge downpour on the night of October 5, 2024, Bengaluru was left in a soggy situation. The south and east parts of the city were particularly hard hit. A whopping 15 trees and 44 branches went down, adding to the chaos.
BBMP teams sprang into action to clear the mess and restore order. Traffic cops were seen trying to manage the flooded roads to prevent accidents. Yelahanka took the worst hit, with the basement of Kendriya Vihar apartments turning into a mini lake, submerging vehicles.
Service Roads Under Water
In Kalyan Nagar, the service road was flooded again, causing serious traffic jams. A video shared by Citizens Movement on ‘X’ warned folks: “Stay away from service roads, internal roads, underpasses—everything’s underwater!” It’s been a rough ride for commuters, especially around Electronics City, where roads were almost impossible to navigate.
Accountability in Question
Amid all this, someone on ‘X’ took a jab at Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, asking about the state of “Brand Bengaluru” after the Electronic City toll area flooded in just 20 minutes of rain. Traffic jams were reported near the Bommasandra industrial area, with cars stuck for over an hour while officials tried to drain the water.
Wall Collapses and Ongoing Efforts
The Indian Meteorological Department reported that Bengaluru got 10.4 mm of rain that day, with more on the way. In the west zone, a 7-foot wall at Park View Apartments crumbled, and BBMP officials, along with apartment staff, are working hard to clear it up. The compound wall at ETA Mall also collapsed, blocking access for residents until it’s sorted out.
At Kendriya Vihar Apartments, about 50 feet of a wall fell down, letting water from Yelahanka Lake flood in. The water level shot up to about 4 feet overnight, but teams from BBMP, SDRF, and the fire department have been hustling to pump it out. Right now, the water level has dropped to 1 foot, with hopes of clearing it by evening. Sandbags are being used to keep further flooding at bay, and residents are getting food and drinking water just in case.
Neighborhood Flooding
In Vijayanagar, near Madhuavana, stormwater drains overflowed, flooding around 10 homes, but BBMP workers are on it. Luckily, aside from some issues in Yelahanka, the west and south zones seem to be holding up fine.
