Heavy rain snarls traffic, ride-hailing fares surge in Bengaluru
Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru caused significant traffic congestion, waterlogging, and power outages across the city on Thursday. Commuters faced major delays and surge pricing from ride-hailing apps as the India Meteorological Department forecasted continued rain.
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Reflects the ongoing urban infrastructure challenges in major Indian cities during monsoon or heavy rain events.
Heavy rain snarls traffic, ride-hailing fares surge in Bengaluru Bengaluru Heavy rain lashed Bengaluru on Thursday evening, leaving several stretches waterlogged and bringing traffic to a crawl. Traffic congestion, particularly in the Central Business District (CBD), left many commuters stranded. Motorists on Hosur Road experienced bumper-to-bumper traffic, with several locations, particularly near Electronics City, reporting severe waterlogging. Slow-moving traffic due to waterlogging was also reported on M.G. Road, Commissionerate Road, Acharya Layout Road, Anand Rao Circle, R.P. Road towards P.G. Halli, Mehkri Circle, and Jayamahal, among other locations.
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