Bengaluru Drenched: Heavy Rains Turn City into a Flood Zone, Manyata Tech Park Struggles Again
Bengaluru found itself grappling with severe waterlogging and major traffic disruptions on Tuesday evening after intense rainfall lashed the city. The downpour, one of the heaviest in recent memory, exposed the city’s vulnerable infrastructure, particularly during extreme weather events.
Manyata Tech Park: Familiar Flooding Woes
One of the areas hardest hit was Manyata Tech Park, which once again became a flood zone. Videos shared by tech workers on social media showed roads within the park submerged under feet of water. This recurring issue sparked frustration and criticism online.
“Another year, same story! Heavy rains = waterlogging at Manyata Tech Park. Roads flooded, commutes ruined, productivity hampered. How long will this go on?” posted one user on X, tagging BBMP and Embassy REIT. Another user sarcastically remarked, “Manyata Tech Park on sunny days and water park on rainy days. Thanks to our brilliant urban planners and the unchecked real estate lobby.”
Citywide Disruptions
Across the city, several major roads, particularly in east Bengaluru, were submerged, causing massive traffic jams during peak office hours. Commuters struggled to reach home as vehicles got stuck in knee-deep water in areas like Whitefield, Marathahalli, Banaswadi, and Hebbal. Motorists were forced to wade through inundated streets as the rain continued unabated.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) deployed teams to drain water from affected roads, while the Bengaluru Traffic Police worked to manage the gridlock and direct traffic flow in the worst-hit areas.
Deluge Details
Private weather blogger Namma Karnataka Weather (@namma_vjy) reported that East Banaswadi received the highest rainfall at 37.5 mm, followed by HAL Airport (35 mm), Cottonpete (25.5 mm), and Marathahalli (24.5 mm). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed these reports and issued a yellow alert for the coming days, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–50 kmph.
The rain brought some respite from the summer heat, with Bengaluru’s maximum temperature dropping to 32°C, which is 1.3°C below the seasonal average. However, this temporary relief came at the cost of significant inconvenience for the city’s residents.
As the city braces for more rain, residents are left questioning the state of urban planning, drainage infrastructure, and the political will to address these recurring monsoon woes.
