Torrential overnight rains left India’s IT capital struggling on Monday as inundation and waterlogging threw life out of gear, leading to a public outpour of anger against alleged misgovernance and the powers that be. Boats and tractors were pressed into service in certain parts and a forecast of more rains has caused worry among the people residing in the vulnerable areas, even as many have started moving to safer zones, taking with them only necessary belongings.
The rains severely impacted Bengaluru, the capital city of poll-bound Karnataka, leaving overflowing lakes and stormwater drains that inundated low-lying areas. Cars and two-wheelers parked either in the basements or in front of the houses were submerged in parts of the city.
Water-logging in localities like Rainbow Drive layout, Sunny Brooks Layout, and some areas on Sarjapur Road was to such an extent that tractors and boats were used to ferry students and office goers in the morning.
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