On Monday evening, continuous rain for three hours caused chaos on the elevated expressway along Ballari Road, leading to several vehicle breakdowns, including a luxury car and BMTC buses.
According to Deccan Herald, the heavy rain temporarily flooded the flyover, making it tough for motorists to navigate the waterlogged road. Traffic police were on-site, using umbrellas to help manage the flow of vehicles.
The downpour not only hit North Bengaluru but also affected parts of the city’s core area. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre reported that while most areas received much-needed rain, it was of low intensity.
Many motorists were stranded and took shelter under metro stations, bus stands, and buildings as the light showers continued for several hours.
“Waterlogging was reported on the KIA (Kempegowda International Airport) elevated corridor at Kodigehalli. Incoming traffic towards the city (Hebbal junction) was affected. Diversions were implemented near the Railway bridge, with vehicles advised to use the service road. Commuters were urged to cooperate,” stated MN Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru City, on social media.
Some commuters highlighted the heavy rainwater pouring onto those traveling underneath the Ballari Road expressway, specifically between Allalasandra and Jakkur, and pointed out the alleged lack of maintenance of the expressway despite the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) collecting tolls.
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