Heavy rainfall on Wednesday flooded several areas of Bengaluru, prompting authorities to deploy tractors to assist residents in waterlogged neighborhoods. The weather office has predicted continuous rain throughout Wednesday and Thursday.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) arranged two tractors to transport residents in the severely affected Yelahanka area, particularly at the Kendriya Vihar apartments, where water levels rose to around three feet. A help desk was set up on Tuesday evening to provide essential supplies such as drinking water, milk, bread, and biscuits to affected residents.
BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath visited the flooded areas, including the Kendriya Vihar Apartments, and monitored the relief measures. “Two tractors have been arranged to help residents move in and out of the apartment complex,” the BBMP said in a statement. Over 20 officers and staff are working on-site to address the situation.
Girinath also visited the Ramanashree California Layout, where officials were instructed to pump out the water. He noted that from Monday to Tuesday, the city received 30 mm of rain, with an additional 60-70 mm recorded on Tuesday alone.
“The northern parts of Bengaluru have been hit hard by the heavy rains. Lakes are full and overflowing, causing flooding in low-lying areas like Yelahanka. This has been a recurring issue, and we are working on measures to drain the water,” Girinath said.
A virtual meeting was held by the Chief Commissioner earlier in the day, where he instructed all officials to visit the affected areas and work on finding long-term solutions to the flooding.
