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Bengaluru’s Pre-Monsoon Havoc: Flooded Roads, Traffic Chaos, and Tragedy

Bengaluru, the technological hub of India, is again facing the disastrous aftereffects of the pre-monsoon rains. The heavy showers in the recent past have caused intense waterlogging, traffic congestion, and tragic casualties, reflecting the city's perennial battle with urban flooding and weak drainage infrastructure.

Bengaluru’s Pre-Monsoon Havoc

Torrential Rains Bring the City to a Standstill

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a yellow alert for Bengaluru, forecasting ongoing heavy showers. Bengaluru has already received 103mm of rain in the past 24 hours, causing water-logged roads and flooded underpasses. Traffic was nightmarish for commuters, with key junctions like Silk Board witnessing 10 km-long queues.


Social networks have been filled with videos of water knee-deep on arterial roads as people are left frustrated and stranded. The Outer Ring Road, a major corridor for IT professionals, was one of the worst affected areas, with waterlogging noted at several choke points.


Infrastructure Woes Amid the Flood

Though the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the civic body of the city, promised to clear flooded roads and fallen trees, the process has been slow. In low-lying areas such as Sai Layout of Horamavu, residents have complained of 4-5 feet of waterlogging, which has made living almost impossible.

Bengaluru’s Pre-Monsoon Havoc

The infamous trouble point of Panathur Road underbridge once again went underwater, and the authorities were compelled to issue traffic alerts and advice commuters to adopt alternative routes. The episode has rekindled controversies over Bengaluru's city planning and the imperative to improve drainage infrastructure.


Tragic Loss of Life

In the midst of the melee, disaster hit when a wall collapse accident killed someone. The victim, a resident of a flood-hit locality, died from injuries sustained due to the building collapse. This situation is a reminder of the risks presented by uncontrolled urban flooding and the need for immediate preventive action.


The Road Ahead

As there is expected to be more rain in the days to come, the residents of Bengaluru are preparing for more disruptions. Long-term measures like efficient stormwater drainage systems, enhanced urban planning policies, and greater preparedness for extreme weather phenomena have been urged by experts.


As the city grapples with the fury of the monsoon, one question hangs in the balance: Will Bengaluru ever do something about its long-standing problem of flooding, or will the vicious circle continue?

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