Video: Stranded in traffic, Bengaluru techies abandon cars, walk home
What's the story
Heavy rains in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening resulted in massive traffic snarls, especially in the Electronics City region. The downpour caused waterlogging, leading local traffic police to shut one side of the Electronics City flyover. This resulted in a massive traffic jam on Hosur Road which lasted over two hours. Due to the standstill, commuters were forced to leave their vehicles and walk home.
Online outrage
Social media users express frustration over traffic chaos
Many commuters took to social media to vent their frustration. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "Completely jammed for the past 1.5 hours on the #electroniccity flyover. I must have reached my home now which is 30kms away. Logged out at 5:20 and we are still stuck!" Another wrote, "Motorists are advised to find alternative routes or delay their trips until the situation improves. This incident highlights the city's need for better drainage and traffic management during the monsoon."
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Completely Jammed from past 1.5 hrs in the #electroniccity flyover. I must have reached my home now which is 30kms away. Logged out at 5:20 and we are still stuck! We can see most of the employees of various companies frustrated and starting to walk. @madivalatrfps pic.twitter.com/wqvXuIArN6
— KpopStan🤍 (@PratikfamHouse) October 23, 2024
Infrastructure issues
Bengaluru's infrastructure struggles amidst monsoon season
The government had earlier advised private companies to let employees work from home and ordered schools shut after a yellow alert for rain was issued for October 23. The city had already been battered by heavy rains for four days. On Tuesday, the overnight rainstorm broke records for the most rain in 24 hours in the preceding few decades.