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Due to heavy rains in Bengaluru for the last one week, there has been a flood-like situation. So much water has been filled in many areas here that the help of boats is being taken to evacuate people safely. The boat had to land in Varthur suburb here.
The most affected areas are Bellandur, Sarjapura Road, Whitefield, Outer Ring Road and BEML Layout. Earlier, on August 30, the city had received heavy rains. Even then the situation was like this.
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For the first time, water filled even in posh areas
Two-wheelers were seen floating in the water in the Spice Garden area of Marathahalli. The road had to be closed due to water logging from Spice Garden to Whitefield. This is the first time that many posh areas have been flooded for the first time. Many residents here have sought help from Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Water filled the Outer Ring Road in Bellandur, Bangalore.
Classroom filled with water, books and bags submerged
Water has also flooded inside schools in many parts of the city. In the video that surfaced, children’s bags and books are seen floating in the water. While the children are seen trying to get the water out of the classroom. School teachers and staff are also trying to get the items out of the water.
In many schools, children’s belongings got soaked after rain water was flooded.
Water filled the airport too, people angry at the Chief Minister
The effect of heavy rain was also seen at the Bangalore airport. The main gate of the airport was also flooded. The BMC bus got stuck in the water on Whitefield Main Road, which was pulled by people with a rope. Many people tweeted and targeted Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. People said that now Bengaluru has become a city of European level. The areas here are starting to look like Venice. One user said that even after collecting this much revenue, the infrastructure of Bangalore is one of the worst infrastructure in the country.
Water filled at the entrance of Bangalore airport.
Several two-wheelers were submerged in water due to heavy rain. Many roads were heavily jammed.
Heavy rain expected to continue till September 9
The Indian Meteorological Department has said that heavy rains are likely to continue in Karnataka till September 9. Heavy rain may occur in Bengaluru, 3 districts of Coastal Karnataka and one hilly region. A yellow alert has been issued for Kodagu, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikmagalur districts between September 5 and 9. Fishermen have been told not to venture into the sea.