Bengaluru’s rain crisis: City records heaviest deluge since 2017, leaves five dead, hundreds of homes submerged in IT capital

Heavy pre-monsoon rainfall in Bengaluru has triggered severe flooding, traffic chaos, and tragic deaths across the city. In just 12 hours, parts of the city received 130 mm of rain, the second-highest in a decade. With five deaths reported, over 500 homes inundated, and civic infrastructure under strain, authorities have issued a yellow alert and urged residents to stay indoors. Emergency teams are active across affected areas, while officials promise both immediate relief and long-term infrastructure fixes.