Rain paralyses traffic across Bengaluru; GBA readies response teams
Traffic on the Outer Ring Road, especially near Marathahalli Junction, crawled as multiple waterlogging points slowed the movement of vehicles.
On Wednesday, September 30, torrential rain brought Bengaluru's traffic to a standstill, with travel times nearly doubling, especially in eastern parts of the city. The Outer Ring Road, near Marathahalli Junction, experienced significant delays due to multiple waterlogging points. Vehicle breakdowns along the ORR compounded the issue. The Panathur railway underbridge also became a bottleneck for traffic.
Waterlogging issues were reported at Doddanekundi Junction, Spice Garden, Kadubeesanahalli underpass, and Karthik Nagar. Northern Bengaluru saw severe waterlogging on Vidyashilpa Road due to ongoing construction work. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) reported over three instances of trees falling during the downpour.
GBA Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda instructed officials to prepare for potential heavy rainfall over the next two to three days. He emphasized that the Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority had issued a heavy rain alert for the next two days. Gowda directed Prahari vehicle teams to remain on high alert and conduct regular patrols across the city.
It was also instructed that control rooms should function round-the-clock, ready to respond promptly to any complaints from residents. Furthermore, authorities were advised to ensure adequate manpower for clearing fallen trees and maintaining pumping equipment to remove excess water from waterlogged areas.
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