Bengaluru resident calls out city infrastructure after 10 minutes of rain causes waterlogging: ‘I can’t romanticize it’ | Today’s news
A Bengaluru resident’s post on social media has sparked a fresh debate on the city’s infrastructure after a brief spell of rain reportedly led to severe waterlogging and traffic disruption in several parts of the city.
The discussion started after a Reddit user shared his frustration over Bengaluru’s recurring rain-related problems, claiming that even a brief downpour was enough to bring parts of the city to a standstill.
“I can’t even romanticize the rain anymore because this happens in Bangalore every time it rains,” a user wrote in a Reddit post.
A resident said the situation became so complicated that they were unable to find an auto-rickshaw and ended up getting late for the movie screening due to waterlogging near Ejipura.
“I live 10 minutes from work and I still couldn’t get a car. I had to share it with a friend who luckily got one. I was literally 30 minutes late yesterday due to waterlogging at Ejipura,” they added.
Heavy rain brings relief, but it also disrupts
The post comes after Bengaluru witnessed intense pre-monsoon showers and thunderstorms on Friday. The rain brought relief from rising temperatures but also resulted in waterlogging in several low-lying areas across the city.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru city recorded 46 mm of rainfall while the HAL airport area received 20.8 mm till 8.30 pm.
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Evening showers flooded several sections and affected traffic and the daily commute. In a tragic incident linked to inclement weather, an autorickshaw driver died after a wall collapsed amid heavy rain and strong winds in Vijaynagar area.
Social media users say getting wet has become routine
When the Reddit post gained traction online, many users said the residents’ experiences reflected a larger problem that residents face almost every monsoon season.
Several panelists pointed to clogged drains, rapid urbanization and inadequate infrastructure as key reasons for the city’s recurring waterlogging.
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One user responded with a sarcastic remark, writing, “Indiranagar Lake”.
Others pointed to the changing landscape of Bengaluru over the decades. One commenter claimed, “In the 1980s, Indiranagar was nothing but lakes and farmland with detached houses around.”
Another user asked why road conditions continue to deteriorate despite the problem recurring every year.
“Man how is it possible there is no fix for these consistent crappy roads that happen all year round during the rain,” the user wrote.
Citizens point to encroaching drains, population pressure
Several social media users claimed that the city’s sewage infrastructure could not keep up with the rapid growth.
“Well, it doesn’t really matter how long it rained. What matters is how many inches fell.”
Our drains are clogged, the water has nowhere to go.
We are a heavily populated city and our infrastructure is far from what is needed.
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That should be very much expected,” another commenter wrote.
Others linked the problem to ongoing construction activity and damaged roads.
“The metro is being built next to my house and now there are more broken roads where all the potholes are filled with water 24×7. No one cares. and then people ask how there is too much traffic in blr. Ideally the roads should be rebuilt when they build there. India is such a crappy place to live,” commented another user.
