Incessant rain since Thursday night crippled normal life in several parts of Bengaluru yesterday, leaving in its wake waterlogged roads, flooded houses and severe traffic jams
Rescue workers offer relief material in the flooded locality of Kodichikkanhalli in Bengaluru. Pic/PTI
Bengaluru: Incessant rain since Thursday night crippled normal life in several parts of the city yesterday, leaving in its wake waterlogged roads, flooded houses and severe traffic jams.
Rescue workers offer relief material in the flooded locality of Kodichikkanhalli in Bengaluru. Pic/PTI
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Low-lying areas, particularly Kodichikkanahalli and Bilekahalli, were the worst affected by the flooding as water entered houses following the breach of a lake.
The Fire department deployed boats in Kodichikkanahalli to evacuate stranded people from their buildings, officials said. People were also seen fishing near the swelling lakes.
Overflowing lakes and drains coupled with uprooted trees compounded woes for commuters. Adding to this was a traffic gridlock that left a long pile-up of vehicles on roads across the city.
Officials said emergency service personnel were pressed into service since early Friday morning and the control room of city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike was working round-the-clock to attend to the complaints.
The city's Bellandur Lake also saw the froth floating on it, spilling onto the roads. Speaking to reporters, Home Minister G Parameshwara said, "I have spoken to Corporation Commissioner in the morning; he has deployed his staff at places. They are working to pump out water from clogged areas wherever possible."
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