Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru has once again led to waterlogging on major roads, with the Electronic City Flyover close to the Hongasandra Metro station seeing a considerable amount of rainwater. When the heavy rain hit the road, cars were driving at an elevated road level with waterlogged areas and the drivers, buses and trucks were driving through the flooded roads.
The Electronic City Flyover is an important road corridor connecting parts of southern Bengaluru and carries a lot of traffic with it during the day. Water accumulation on such a busy route can slow down vehicle movement and create more problems for commuters. The current images of the flyover were from rainwater filling much of the carriageway and vehicles were slowly moving through the affected area.
Bommanahalli, according to rainfall data from Bengaluru, received 69 mm of rainfall, which makes it one of the highest rainfall-receiving stations in the city during the spell. Doddathogur also received considerable rainfall at 66 mm. The heavy rainfall in these areas brought water on the roads and the people travelling in Bengaluru’s southern corridors have had troubles during the rain in those areas and the rain made life difficult for them.
The waterlogging near Hongasandra Metro station is particularly concerning because the area is a transit area of buses, private vehicles and commercial traffic. During heavy rainfall, drainage systems can get flooded as so much water is accumulated in a short period of time. On higher roads and flyovers, even short periods of accumulation have the effect of slowing down and changing traffic in those areas and drivers need to be more careful in these situations.
The situation is also a reminder of the challenges Bengaluru faces in heavy rain. Many parts of the city can experience localized flooding even when the rain is not uniformly distributed. One neighbourhood may experience a lot of torrential rainfall while another in a different part of the city experiences a relatively low rainfall, resulting in specific roads and junctions becoming extremely waterlogged. Bommanahalli, Electronic City and Doddathogur are areas of heavy traffic, and heavy traffic at peak hours will cause disruptions on most major roads.
The latest visuals of the Electronic City Flyover showed a mixture of vehicles traversing the flooded part. A yellow city bus was seen next to cars and traffic in the opposite direction was also flowing along the rain-affected road, with cars moving against the road. Wet weather and standing water reduced road space available to motorists, which may have led to slower traffic flow.
Heavy rainfall in Electronic City and Hongasandra can also mean longer journey times for those travelling to and from Electronic City and Hongasandra, as vehicles slow down. Motorists are usually advised not to brake or change lanes while driving through waterlogged roadways, particularly when road markings and potholes can be hard to see beneath the water.
Electronicity FlyOver flooded, Near Hongasandra Metro station, Bengaluru.
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Bommanahalli recorded 69 mm of rainfall, while nearby Doddathogur received 66 mm, making them the highest rainfall-receiving stations in Bengaluru city.
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The rainfall numbers in Bommanahalli and Doddathogur show the intensity of the weather in southern Bengaluru. The 69 mm recorded in Bommanahalli and 66 mm in Doddathogur indicate localized rainfall totals high enough to cause visible disruption on important roads. The flooding on the Electronic City Flyover is another example of how rapidly intense rainfall can affect urban mobility in Bengaluru.
There will be delays on some routes affected by heavy rainfall in the city, and commuters will have to contend with possible delays on major routes as rain continues to impact different parts of the city. Waterlogging, reduced visibility and slow traffic can collectively increase travel times, particularly during peak hours. The situation near Hongasandra Metro station also reminds us that effective stormwater drainage and timely management of waterlogged roads during heavy rain are necessary.
The latest spell is a reminder for Bengaluru residents that heavy rainfall can have an immediate impact on everyday commuting. With southern areas of the city recording the highest rainfall totals, roads such as Bommanahalli, Doddathogur and Electronic City may be places to keep in mind when there are heavy showers.
