A waterlogged Panathur railway underpass disrupted traffic in eastern Bengaluru, with a video of a car floating in accumulated rainwater going viral
Heavy rain flooded the Panathur railway underpass in eastern Bengaluru, bringing vehicular movement to a halt. A video showing a car floating in the accumulated water has circulated on social media, while residents have raised concerns over blocked drainage infrastructure and alleged negligence by civic authorities.
Bengaluru: Heavy rainfall in eastern Bengaluru flooded the Panathur railway underpass, disrupting traffic and leaving a large volume of water accumulated on the road. A video showing a car floating in the water has gone viral on social media.
The underpass reportedly became heavily waterlogged within hours of intense rainfall, making it difficult for vehicles to pass through the stretch. Vehicular movement was brought to a halt as water continued to accumulate.
Panathur Railway Underpass Faces Drainage Concerns in Bengaluru
According to the information available, the underpass previously had a small drain and pipeline intended to facilitate the discharge of rainwater. However, construction activity reportedly resulted in soil being dumped over the drainage infrastructure, blocking the water's outlet.
The obstruction is alleged to have prevented rainwater from draining properly, leading to rapid accumulation inside the underpass during heavy rainfall.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Civic Negligence in Bengaluru
The flooding has prompted criticism from motorists and local residents, who have questioned the maintenance of drainage infrastructure and raised allegations of negligence against officials of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
With the underpass reportedly submerged and traffic disrupted, concerns have emerged over commuter safety and the need to restore effective drainage.
The reported cause of the blockage and the civic authorities' response could not be independently confirmed from the information provided.
