In Pics | Bengaluru records highest rain in 122 years

The Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru, received a rainfall of 170.6 cm this year, the highest since 1900. The Bengaluru–Mysuru highway was submerged in the downpour. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert saying the city is likely to receive light to moderate rain till October 19. 

Bengaluru city has received 170.6 centimetres of rainfall this year, making it one of the top 10 wettest years in Bengaluru since 1900. Credit: DH/BK Janardhan

On the night of October 15, the southwest monsoon was vigorous over Bengaluru and other parts of South Karnataka in what has turned out to be an extraordinarily unusual rainy season. Credit: DH/ Ranju P

The incessant rainfall this year has already caused some of the worst urban floodings in recent times and wrecked Bengaluru’s poor infrastructure. Credit: DH Pool Photo

As per data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall measured by its Bengaluru city observatory this year stood at 166 centimetres till 8.30 am on October 15. Credit: DH/BK Janardhan

At least 13 people died due to heavy rains in Karnataka. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting more downpours in the coming days. Credit: DH/PV

Besides the human casualties, the rain also lead to heavy loss of crops and livestock. Credit: DH/Pushkar V

As per official data, 28 cattle have died, 3,309 houses damaged, and 6,279 hectares of crops have been destroyed since October 1. Credit: DH/BH Shivakumar

A yellow alert has been issued for the coastal districts as well as the north and south interior parts of the state. Credit: DH/SK Dinesh

Traffic jam on Mysuru Road due to heavy rains in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo