Tag: Waterlogging

Bengaluru woke up to rain-soaked streets and overcast skies on Friday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued rainfall throughout the day. The showers, accompanied by gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, are expected to provide relief from the recent dry spell. However, authorities have urged residents to remain cautious due to potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Heavy rainfall overnight caused widespread disruptions in Delhi on Friday, with traffic snarls reported across several areas of the city. The downpour, which began around 2:30 am, led to severe waterlogging, especially in regions like Burari, where traffic was severely impacted

In an effort to manage severe traffic congestion caused by heavy rain and waterlogging, Bengaluru Traffic Police took the drastic step of closing gates to major tech corridors on Outer Ring Road (ORR), leaving thousands of tech workers trapped inside their offices for hours. The closure on Tuesday evening was intended to ease the traffic gridlock, but it resulted in widespread disruption for employees of major IT companies in the area.

Bengaluru faced a tragic incident on Tuesday as an under-construction building in Babusapalya collapsed, resulting in one fatality and five individuals reportedly trapped beneath the debris. The collapse occurred during a period of heavy rainfall that has been affecting the city since last week.

Bengaluru experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday night, leading to severe waterlogging across major roads and significant traffic congestion in various parts of the city. The downpour inundated the south and east sections of Bengaluru, disrupting daily commutes and stranding vehicles in floodwaters.

Uttarakhand is grappling with severe weather-related disasters following heavy overnight rain that has caused significant damage across the state. Reports indicate that the rainfall has led to house collapses, widespread flooding, and rising water levels in several rivers.

Residents of Mumbai woke up to another day of relentless rainfall, causing significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. The monsoon fury has resulted in a fresh wave of flooding, with old footage of the Gateway of India going viral on social media amid the current crisis.

Kerala continues to face heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert for three districts: Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode. The alert, issued on Saturday, June 1, comes just two days after the Southwest monsoon made an early onset over Kerala and the northeastern region on May 30.

The national capital and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a surprising bout of rainfall accompanied by thundershowers for the second day in a row, disrupting daily life and causing road blockages due to waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted further showers throughout the day, adding to the woes of the residents grappling with harsh winter conditions.

A sudden spell of rain with gusty winds in Delhi-NCR led to waterlogging and traffic chaos in various parts of the national capital. Residents shared their experiences on social media, highlighting congestion issues during the morning rush hour.