Bangalore: Heavy rain caused Disaster in Bangalore, turning roads into rivers, leaving thousands of peoples helpless, and tragically resulting in three reported deaths, including two by electrocution. The downpour has sparked sharp criticism of civic infrastructure in Karnataka’s capital, often hailed as India’s IT hub.
According to the data provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city received 37.2 mm rainfall in 24 hours on May 20. The minimum and maximum temperatures range around 21°C and 27°C, and showers are likely in the coming days.
As severe water-logging flooded several neighborhoods and tech parks, many residents took to social media to declare the city 'Leaky Bengaluru,' lambasting the government for failing to maintain basic infrastructure despite being taxed heavily. Many of the roads were totally closed off, and the entry points of some apartment complexes were completely submerged.
Emergency services are clearly struggling, as power outages are being reported in several zones and property damage struggles in unsafe commuting conditions. Notably, no government or corporate work-from-home advisory has been broadcasted so far.
Because of the changing monsoon rains, public pressure is also mounting on authorities to upgrade stormwater drainage systems and improve the resilience of urban areas. With more rain likely in the ensuing short duration, the IMD continues with its monitoring of the system.
[Source Credit: Financial Express]
