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Bengaluru Faces Severe Flooding Amid Heavy Rainfall

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-21T07:59:07.341587+05:30

- **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 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.