Waist-deep flooding brings Bengaluru to its knees; see pics

Heavy rain continued to torment the people in Karnataka with Bengaluru being the worst affected. Rain battered Bengaluru for the third day, throwing life out of gear and triggering water logging in several areas that left many stranded. CM Basavaraj Bommai toured the rain-affected areas in Bengaluru and also inspected the ongoing metro work and the stormwater drains.

Heavy downpour continued to wreak havoc in various parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru for the third day, leading to declaration of holiday for schools in some regions. Credit: AFP Photo

Normal life was thrown out of gear with the heavy rains pounding Bengaluru for the third consecutive day. Credit: PTI Photo

There was hardly any respite from rains as the downpour continued to throw the daily life out of gear. Credit: AFP Photo

Families living in low-lying areas struggled to remove rain water that gushed into their houses. Credit: PTI Photo

Fire brigade personnel pump water from a flooded street after heavy rain, at Horamavu area in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

Waterlogging was also reported in many parts of Bengaluru. Credit: AFP Photo

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai undertook a city tour for the second day in a row to inspect the rain-related damages. Credit: PTI Photo

Karnataka CM Basavaraja Bommai is seen inspecting a flooded area following heavy downpour, in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

Residents wade through a waterlogged street after heavy overnight rain, at the Horamavu area in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo