Bengaluru Roads Flooded After Heavy Rain; More Downpours Expected
Bengaluru Roads Flooded After Heavy Rain; More Downpours Expected
IN · Published Sep 17, 2026
• Bengaluru experienced significant disruption on Tuesday evening due to a sudden downpour lasting over an hour.
• The rainfall, which began around 5:00 PM and intensified by 5:30 PM, caused waterlogging in several central and northern parts of the city, including Majestic, Gandhinagar, Cubbon Road, Vidhana Soudha, Halasuru, MG Road, Shivajinagar, Hebbal, Airport Road, RT Nagar, and Malleshwaram.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall caused waterlogging on major roads, leading to significant traffic congestion during the evening peak hours. Commuters faced prolonged travel times, with motorcyclists seeking shelter and vehicles navigating through flooded stretches. The disruption affected buses, two-wheelers, and cars, potentially delaying emergency services as well. The IMD's yellow alert indicates the possibility of further heavy rain, which could exacerbate waterlogging and traffic issues in the coming days.

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