Continuous downpours have brought large sections of Bengaluru to a standstill, flooding not just roads but also homes, gated communities, and offices. From elite residential pockets to the heart of the city’s IT zones, the rains have once again spotlighted Bengaluru’s underprepared infrastructure and haphazard urban planning.

Mahadevapura in North Bengaluru was among the worst affected, where torrential rains caused deep waterlogging. In the east, Sarjapur Road—an important tech corridor—saw major disruptions. Further south, the Bellandur area suffered heavily as lake restoration efforts clashed with drainage capacity, making the situation worse.

In Horamavu’s Sai Layout, nearly 100 homes were engulfed by up to five feet of rainwater. Residents shared that the flooding persisted well into the following day. The BBMP, limited by jurisdictional constraints, could only provide temporary measures like pumping out water and offering relief payments.

In southeast Bengaluru, stormwater drains feeding into Bellandur Lake were overwhelmed, especially near the convergence of K-100 and K-200 drains. Upscale locations such as Koramangala 6th Block and Ejipura reported backflow and water stagnation.

Affordable localities like BTM Layout also faced heavy flooding, debunking the belief that only low-lying or luxury areas are vulnerable. Social media was flooded with videos showing submerged homes, stuck vehicles, and desperate pleas for help.

Experts say Bengaluru’s real estate frenzy continues to ignore basic civic needs. Drainage, they argue, must be a non-negotiable factor in all future planning.

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