BENGALURU: Keep your rain gear at hand today if you want to avoid getting soaked, as it happened in several parts of Bengaluru on Thursday evening. The weatherman has predicted more showers on Friday.
According to the meteorological office, the city received around 6mm rainfall. The late-evening rain delayed officegoers returning home and caused massive traffic jams. South Bengaluru was the most affected. Residents complained of power outages in Uttarahalli, Chikkakallasandra, Padmanabhanagar and surrounding areas in South Bengaluru.
The
BBMP control room received four complaints of uprooted trees - one each at Yelahanka New Town, Mallathahalli, Seshadripuram and
Peenya Industrial Area. "There were no reports of loss of life or injury," BBMP officials said.
"It appears summer
rains popularly known as the Mango showers locally is on time. BTP staff is on duty. Please drive safe in rains," tweeted R Hithendra, ACP (traffic).
