Bengaluru: Heavy rain lashed Bengaluru for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, leaving commuters stuck in traffic for hours and causing waterlogging across several parts of the city.

The evening downpour caught many office-goers off guard, with poor visibility, flooded roads and slow-moving traffic turning routine journeys into lengthy commutes.

Commuters spend hours on the road

Several residents reported journeys lasting more than two hours as traffic built up across the city, particularly in the Central Business District (CBD).

Adarsh K, who works on Lavelle Road, said he had to stop and park by the roadside when the rain became intense and visibility deteriorated.

Another commuter, Kishore Kumar Kiran, said it took him around 2 hours and 45 minutes to travel 12 km from MG Road to Hebbal after leaving work at 5.30 pm.

The rain began easing around 8 pm, but waterlogging continued to affect several roads.

More than 25 spots waterlogged

Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials deployed multiple teams to clear affected roads. More than 25 waterlogging spots were reported under the Bengaluru Central City Corporation alone.

Kamaraj Road was among the badly affected areas, with residents and traders also raising concerns over ongoing RCC culvert work.

Residents alleged that stagnant water remained on the road for hours after the rain stopped and expressed concerns that the water could have mixed with sewage.

Waterlogging was also reported from Peenya, Halasuru, Madiwala, HSR Layout, RT Nagar, Mico Layout, Shivajinagar and Seshadripuram. Tree falls were reported from several locations.

More rain expected

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Bengaluru City observatory recorded 44 mm of rainfall till 8.30 pm on Tuesday.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Bengaluru over the next two days, accompanied by gusty winds. Temperatures are expected to remain around 32 degrees Celsius during the day and 21 degrees Celsius at night.

With more rain forecast, commuters and civic authorities may have to brace for further traffic disruptions and waterlogging across the city.