Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, has been brought to its knees today, May 20, 2025, as a staggering 130mm of rainfall lashed the city in just 12 hours. The unprecedented downpour has resulted in widespread waterlogging, traffic chaos, and significant infrastructure damage, exposing the glaring deficiencies in the IT capital’s urban planning.
“Three dead, 500 homes flooded, 20-plus lakes ready to overflow, dozens of streets in tony areas reduced to waterways, flooded underpasses and flyovers closed to traffic, vehicular movement suffering miles-long disruption for hours” — Reported TOI.
Major roads have transformed into rivers, stranding commuters and bringing daily life to a grinding halt. Residential areas are inundated, with reports of power outages and disruptions to essential services. The civic body is facing intense criticism from enraged citizens, with one resident even sending a Rs 50 lakh notice for “poor” roads. This meteorological onslaught serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for robust urban infrastructure and effective disaster management systems in India’s rapidly expanding cities.
