Floating cars to fishing: Bengaluru turns into water park after heavy rain

Bengaluru experienced its heaviest rainfall in nearly three decades, shutting down schools and forcing residents to work from home as monsoon rains brought the city to a standstill with waterlogged roads and heavy traffic congestion. (Pic credit: AP)

Flooding, uprooted trees, and clogged drains have become an annual problem for Bengaluru, a city of around 14 million people. The monsoons consistently bring chaos to the city, disrupting daily life with blocked roads and infrastructural challenges. (Pic credit: ANI)

A heavy downpour led to the closure of the Electronics City flyover, causing a two-hour traffic jam. Frustrated commuters, stuck in the gridlock, abandoned their vehicles and walked home as waterlogged roads worsened the situation. (Pic credit: PTI)

The rains have raised fresh concerns about the unplanned development of Bengaluru, home to major companies like Walmart and Google. Poor infrastructure planning, particularly in drainage and lake management, has made the city more vulnerable to flooding. (Pic credit: PTI)

In Babusapalya, a construction site was impacted by the heavy rains, leading to the collapse of a building and the tragic death of eight workers. The incident highlighted the dangers of the monsoon season for construction workers in the region. (Pic credit: PTI)

With more rain expected, private companies including Deloitte, Nokia, and Mercedes Benz R&D India have urged employees to work from home. The government has issued warnings for continued heavy rainfall, adding to the disruption across the city. (Pic credit: PTI)

Many residents expressed frustration with the city’s inadequate infrastructure. Issues like flooding inside homes and long commutes due to poor road conditions have made living and working in Bengaluru increasingly difficult. (Pic credit: PTI)

Bengaluru has lost 88% of its green cover over the past four decades, leading to a rise in concrete areas that limit the city’s ability to absorb rainwater, according to studies by the Indian Institute of Science. As a result, 85% of the city is now vulnerable to flooding during the monsoon. (Reuters)

Bengaluru's old drainage system, designed to capture rainwater and connect lakes, is now blocked by solid waste in many areas. The municipal body is being urged to widen and de-clog stormwater drains to help mitigate the flooding issues. (Pic credit: PTI)