Bengaluru has been reeling under unrelenting rainfall, turning vast parts of the city into waterlogged zones and paralyzing traffic. The infrastructure of India’s tech capital is once again under strain, failing to cope with the downpour. In the midst of chaos, a sarcastic post on Reddit has gained traction for its brutally honest take on how to assess real estate in the city.

Instead of relying on marketing materials or attractive show apartments, the post advises, “Want to judge a locality? Go there during a rainstorm.” It continues, “Skip the pretty views—search for stagnant water, check the drainage. The rains expose what glossy ads hide.”

The post has struck a chord with many. One user admitted to marking flood-prone zones on Google Maps every time he sees one mentioned online. Another pointed out, “Just look at old lake maps of Bengaluru. Areas that used to be lakes are now apartment complexes—and flood without fail.”

Frequent mentions were made of flood-prone stretches like Bellandur, Sarjapur Road, Varthur, and neighborhoods beyond IIM-Bangalore, with residents saying these should be ruled out completely.

As of now, five rain-linked fatalities have been recorded, including a 12-year-old boy. The weather bureau has sounded an orange alert for Bengaluru, with red alerts issued across several districts in Karnataka, warning of worsening conditions.

In a city where rain reveals reality, residents are learning that monsoon season is the ultimate house-hunting season.

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