Heavy rain lashed several parts of Bengaluru from around 6pm on Tuesday, disrupting evening traffic and leaving water pooled on roads across neighbourhoods including Hebbal, RT Nagar, Sanjaynagar and the New BEL Layout area. Some parts of the city also reported power cuts as commuters struggled to return home.
The downpour followed three to four days of hot and uncomfortable weather in Bengaluru. Cloudy conditions had prevailed from Tuesday afternoon, with forecasts indicating the possibility of rain accompanied by strong winds in the evening. The rainfall continued after it began at about 6pm, affecting office-goers during the city’s peak travel period.
Northern Bengaluru recorded heavy rain in Hebbal, RT Nagar, Sanjaynagar and around New BEL Layout Road. Water accumulated on roads in several locations, making travel difficult for motorists and two-wheeler riders. The disruption was not confined to the northern parts of the city, with heavy rain also reported in the central business district, Rajajinagar, Jayanagar, Basavanagudi, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Indiranagar, Shanthinagar, Wilson Garden and Lakkasandra.
Rain was also reported in Gottigere, Rupena Agrahara and Nagasandra, among other areas. The spread of affected locations meant that disruption was experienced across multiple parts of Bengaluru rather than being limited to a single localised pocket. The report did not provide a citywide rainfall total, details of major road closures or an official assessment of damage.
The India Meteorological Department had forecast the possibility of rain in Bengaluru and parts of Karnataka’s south interior region on Tuesday evening. It had also indicated the possibility of rain in isolated parts of north interior Karnataka. The forecast had warned of rain in several places along with strong winds, according to the report.
Tuesday’s rainfall came after light showers in some parts of Bengaluru on Ganapati festival day. However, temperatures had remained relatively high, leaving residents affected by the heat in the preceding days. The latest rain brought relief from those conditions, while simultaneously exposing the difficulties faced by commuters when intense showers coincide with the evening rush.
The immediate disruption centred on road movement and local electricity supply. Vehicles moved through waterlogged stretches in several areas, while power interruptions were reported in some parts of the city. The report did not specify the number of affected consumers, the duration of the outages or whether civic and electricity agencies had issued restoration timelines.
The next operational steps will depend on local conditions after the rain, including the clearance of water from affected roads and restoration of electricity where supplies were interrupted. The India Meteorological Department’s forecast remains the relevant official weather reference for further rain in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka.
