JOIN USSudden showers on Sunday afternoon played spoilsport to many Bengalureans, who had stepped out of their homes in the wake of power cuts.
Most parts of Bengaluru west, north and east experienced power cuts due to maintenance works taken up by Bescom. Many decided to spend the day out, but were stranded in the rain. People were seen running for shelter and roads in the Central Business District saw bumper-to-bumper traffic.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, by 5.30 pm the City recorded 7.8 mm rainfall, while HAL and Kempegowda International Airport recorded no rainfall. They also forecast thundershowers in the City and most parts of South Interior Karnataka over the next two days.The rain caused a drop in temperatures. The City recorded a maximum temperature of 29.4 degree Celsius and a minimum of 21.3 degree Celsius. From October 1 to 11, the City has received 33 mm rainfall, HAL Airport 98 mm and KIAL 62 mm.
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) control room received complaints of fallen tree branches in Chamarajpet, Ashoka Pillar at Jayanagar and near Mysuru Road flyover. Houses in Padarayanapura and Upparpet were flooded. While residents complained of sewage flow on Vittal Mallya Road, waterlogging was reported at St Marks Road. The downpour also affected TenderSure works on Residency Road.