As parts of North India struggle with extreme heat, Bengaluru faced a different crisis altogether — a relentless downpour that dropped over 40mm of rain in just 24 hours. The aftermath left roads waterlogged, vehicles stranded, and tech parks under water, once again exposing the city’s fragile infrastructure.
In areas like HSR Layout, the flooding was so severe that residents dubbed it “HSR Lake.” Business districts and residential neighborhoods alike found themselves submerged, prompting public outrage across social media. A viral post mocked the city as a place “where urban planning is optional and accountability is extinct.”
A tragic casualty was also reported after a compound wall collapsed on a woman in Mahadevapura. The incident has intensified demands for accountability from authorities.
BJP MP PC Mohan criticized the state government for prioritizing costly tunnel projects over basic infrastructure. “They can’t handle a single downpour but want to dig ₹48,000 crore tunnels? Maybe those are meant to be reservoirs,” he quipped online, sharing images of submerged cars.
Investor Dilip Kumar, associated with Zerodha, echoed the frustration, saying, “The city is busy building unicorns, while roads turn into rivers. We need drainage, not drama.”
The BBMP has launched emergency efforts to address the flooding, and a yellow alert has been issued for the city. However, with recurring episodes of urban flooding becoming the norm during rains, residents are demanding sustainable long-term solutions — starting with something as basic as functional drainage.
