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Heavy rain pounds Bengaluru, leaves many areas waterloggedThe BBMP control room received reports of tree branches falling in Thalaghattapura, JP Nagar, Basaveshwara Nagar and Vijayanagar
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Representative Image. Credit: DH File Photo
Representative Image. Credit: DH File Photo

Witnessing overcast conditions for the whole day, the city received heavy rain late in the evening, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and major roads.

Among the areas to receive heavy downpour were Rajajinagar, Vijayanagar, Basaveshwara Nagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Yeshwantpur, RT Nagar, Hebbal, Ashoknagar, Koramangala, Madiwala, Wilson Garden, Shantinagar, Banashankari, and Jayanagar, BBMP officials said.

The BBMP control room received reports of tree branches falling in Thalaghattapura, JP Nagar, Basaveshwara Nagar and Vijayanagar, which affected traffic in these areas.

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The heavy rain also flooded underpasses near the Majestic area, forcing motorists to wade through stagnant water.

Officials said no damage to persons or property has been reported in the city.

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(Published 18 July 2021, 01:39 IST)