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Bengaluru Traffic Chaos: Sudden Rain Causes Widespread Waterlogging, Commutes Grind to a Halt
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News18•29-09-2026, 10:39
Bengaluru Traffic Chaos: Sudden Rain Causes Widespread Waterlogging, Commutes Grind to a Halt
- •Bengaluru's evening commute was severely disrupted by sudden rain, leading to extensive waterlogging on key roads during peak hours.
- •Motorists experienced slow-moving traffic on the Srinivagilu-Airview stretch and between Thanisandra and Nagawara due to water accumulation.
- •Traffic also slowed significantly between Balagere Circle and Kadubeesanahalli, with waterlogged sections exacerbating congestion.
- •Vaddarapalya Junction towards Geddalahalli saw extended travel times, with one commuter reporting a 30-minute journey stretching over an hour.
- •The Vidyashilpa stretch towards Coffee Day was also affected by waterlogging, adding to the city's traffic woes.
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Waterlogging affected several key roads including the Srinivagilu-Airview stretch, Thanisandra to Nagawara, Balagere Circle to Kadubeesanahalli, Vaddarapalya Junction towards Geddalahalli, and the Vidyashilpa stretch towards Coffee Day.
The sudden rain struck during peak traffic hours, causing slow-moving traffic, bumper-to-bumper vehicle movement, and significantly extended travel times across multiple areas of the city.
A motorist near Geddalahalli shared on X that a trip which typically takes around 30 minutes ended up stretching beyond an hour due to the heavy traffic congestion and accumulated water.
