Bengaluru experienced heavy rain on Saturday, causing traffic snarls and flooding in several parts of the city.  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported 17.4 mm of rainfall by 8.30 PM, w...

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- **Bengaluru** experienced heavy rain on Saturday, causing **traffic snarls** and **flooding** in several parts of the city.
- The **India Meteorological Department (IMD)** reported 17.4 mm of rainfall by 8.30 PM, with more rain predicted for Sunday.
- Areas like **Rajarajeshwari Nagar** and **Kengeri** were among the hardest hit, with residents sharing pictures and videos of the flooding.
- **Disaster response teams** have been deployed to assist with relief efforts.
- The **Bengaluru Test match** faced interruptions due to rain, but advanced drainage systems kept hopes alive for a result.

Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/50-of-bengaluru-underwater-heavy-rains-return-flooding-strikes-amid-imd-yellow-alert-101729395714013.html), [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/bengaluru/heavy-rain-in-bengaluru-imd-issues-yellow-alert-will-weather-play-spoilsport-in-ind-vs-nz-test-article-114387285)

Bengaluru Faces Severe Flooding Amid Heavy Rainfall

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Bengaluru Faces Severe Flooding Amid Heavy Rainfall- Grapevine

New to the city and it makes no sense to me whatsoever. Having lived through all major metros in the country, Bangalore feels like a Tier-2 town covered with Tier-1 wrapping paper.

Why does this city instantly become water logged in 30 seconds of rain?

Probably because they built buildings where lakes provided natural refuge to rain water bro.

Product Manager

Finally hit my apartment in Indiranagar. Anyone else facing it? 

Didn’t think it was that big of a crisis since I didn’t know who was facing any shortage.

Bangalore Water Crisis

Software Engineer

People have this weird notion that Delhi/Gurgaon isn't safe and that the folks here are as warm as an ice cube in Antarctica. Can you believe that? This narrative has been doing the rounds for so long that it's starting to affect the migration of people to this part of the world. But let me set the record straight.

Gurgaon is the real deal. It's the city with good infrastructure and a welcoming vibe for migrants. It's like the cool kid at the party, while Bangalore has a little something called the Bangalore police. Now, these folks, they've got a unique way of welcoming North Indians – by demanding money when they hear you speaking Hindi. Yes, you heard that right.

I've had not one but two laughable encounters with them. Picture this: I'm just out for a casual late-night walk at 11 PM (because who needs sleep, right?), and out pops Mr. Constable, asking for his "fee" and insisting it's against the law to stroll around at that hour. And guess what? I'm not the only one in this comedy club. Hundreds of people have taken to Twitter to share their own hilarious stories.

Now, let's switch gears and talk about Gurgaon. It's got the smooth roads, a fast track to the airport, and apartments where you don't need to sacrifice your life savings as a deposit. It's the practical choice for newcomers.

So, in a nutshell, let's keep challenging these stereotypes and celebrate the positives of each city. Gurgaon, you're the real MVP, and Bangalore, maybe it's time for you to rethink your police's comedy night. City rivalries – always good for a chuckle!

Great to see Delhi NCR people fighting the forced narratives of North vs South

Kaun se bubble me ho student? Golf course road pe rehte ho aur kaam karte ho / college jaate ho? 
  
 Reminds me of Vir Das. I live in 2 Gurgaons. One which has smooth roads, and other where people can’t even walk. 
  
 And yes - people here are arrogant, with zero civic sense - though that’s true for most cities in India, but def worse than Mumbai (stayed there for 10 years, hence can see the difference clearly). 
  
 Let’s not even talk about the air quality, extreme heat and cold (subjective, I know). 
 Traffic post pandemic is not smooth either. In fact people drive extremely bad, and carry a lot of ego while on the road. 
  
 Couple of good things: 
 1. Proximity to airport 
 2. Size of houses 
  
 PS : staying here for the past 4 years.

Founding Engineer

On my way back from the office and it started thundering and drizzling. Got me real excited and I didn’t mind getting a little drenched on my bike. 

But the excitement to see the first proper rains was quickly outdone by the horror of Bangalore’s almost impressively bad sewage system back in action. It only gets worse, to see the first rains immediately turn to sludge and the dirty water spray around, when they hit the dirt laden streets and the traffic completely choked due to bad roads was a nightmare to drive through. 

Getting wet in the rain seemed a mistake. Idk if anything will make this city get off this doomed trajectory it’s on.

FINALLY Rained, but …

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I recently got an offer and am planning to move to Gurgaon. I was trying to find an opportunity in Bangalore because I love this place, or maybe it’s just change I detest. But nothing worked out and here I am. 
Has anyone made the same move? Or maybe vice versa? Which place do you think is better and why?

Moving to Gurgaon from Bangalore

Scary times ahead for people in Bengaluru

Business analyst

Why does Bengaluru electricity go even if some rains happen?

Also where does electric production happen in Bengaluru. I want to visit the place producing electricity.

Bengaluru electricity crisis

Business Development Manager

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Bangalore Situation right now

Data scientist

This is the month when BLR won. 

Screw 50 degree Delhi 
Screw 100% humidity Mumbai

I don’t want to hear it. This is my city

Bangalore weather trumps everything

Saw this in news that there is a severe Cholera outbreak in Bangalore. Is it real?

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Cholera outbreak in Bangalore?

Analyst

Have you had similar water situation in the past? Always thought Bangalore as a lake city, but looks like most of them aren’t taken care of. 
 
Ps: for those who’re not aware of the situation- https://x.com/vishalbhargava5/status/1764630983285055821?s=46&t=HfDEg0soIC4CrLsxfWgXXA

For the folks who’ve lived in Bangalore for more than a decade

Worst time to be in Bangalore. Its become unliveable. I have been in Bangalore for 20+ years. But the last 2 years are nightmare, construction everywhere, broken roads, crazy traffic, no water, its hot as Mumbai. what's happening. Once a beautiful city, now a nightmare. sad!

Water scarcity & summer

Sales

I hope we're not heading back to warmer days :?

What is up with Bangalore weather? It's suddenly sunny in the day and warmer too in the nights.

Growth Manager

What’s up with so much rains😭

Product Designer

https://youtu.be/2eK76yNAM8A?si=fbRvT0rk_oUuevGp
Anyone found the effects in their nearby areas. How bad is it ?

Water Shortage

My interviews from Bengaluru keep getting rescheduled stating the ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru🥲

How bad is Bengaluru water crisis?

Software Developer

There’s either water logging or no water at all
There’s either stand still traffic or spend 3 days in the car traffic
Bangalore airport is in Hyderabad

But the weather is good and there’s cherry blossoms macha!

Bangalore Rant

Founder

TL;DR

Silicon Valley is dry and dying in February.

Almost 2cr people live in Bengaluru and outskirts, dependent on kaveri, borewell and tanker water.

Kaveri water - Stalin and Sidda are busy in cage fight and at end they will abuse NaMo for this also.

Lakes are exploited by corrupt politicians alongwith bbmp, bda and corrupt beaureaucrats.

Borewell ain't working as climate change ruined water level due to shift in monsoon rain pattern.

Tanker mafia again ready to loot.

North India is lucky to have 3 all year river like ganges, indus and brahmaputra. Due to Himalayas glaciers they are all weather rivers

Sadly south India has 3 major river like godavari, narmada and kaveri but all are monsoon river.

Water was already having 1000 tds and now that water is also unavailable.

I will never buy those shitty 1cr houses at Bangalore or even land due to this water crisis.

What do u think Bengaluru lovers or haters?

Bengaluru: Bengaluru, often hailed as "India's Silicon Valley," is grappling with a severe water shortage this year, much earlier than usual, as weak southwest monsoon rains have led to depleted groundwater levels and reduced water levels in the Cauvery River basin reservoirs that supply the city, as per a Reuters report. With roughly 14 million residents and a bustling hub of IT companies and startups, the city is facing unprecedented challenges in meeting its daily water needs., Bengaluru News, Times Now

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