Bengaluru: At least five houses were inundated at KR Puram and five trees uprooted in East Bengaluru after the continuous rain that lashed the city from Wednesday evening. A street pole was damaged when a tree fell on it at Cunningham Road.
The BBMP control room received five complaints of waterlogging from A. Narayanapura, Netravati Extension at Basavananagar and near Krishna theatre in KR Puram.
The excess water was due to the overflowing storm water drains and manholes. Three trees fell, including one at Indiranagar 8th cross.
Mayor Shanta Kumari personally monitored the complaints, sitting at the BBMP head office control room.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, she said that rains have been lashing the city and an emergency team has been alerted to attend to complaints.
Different teams have been deputed to clear accumulated water and fallen wooden logs to ensure smooth flow of traffic, she said. Anepalya and Ejipura, which were marooned due to rains on Monday night, are coming back to normal with the BBMP gang men clearing the blocked drains. Construction of drains and stocking of construction materials was the main reason for flooding of low-lying areas like Anepalya, Vannarpet and Ejipura. A wooden sheet had blocked the pipe carrying the water, which led to flooding, she said. A team of revenue officials have been instructed to inspect and survey the extent of the damage at Anepalya and Ejipuar. After getting the report, the BBMP will announce the compensation, said Mrs. Kumari.
Although it was a holiday on account of Mahalaya Amavasya, traffic flow was heavy at the Central Business District area. Slow- moving traffic was reported at KG Road, Malleswaram, Intermediate Ring Road, Banasawadi Main Road and Infantry Road. Commuting on roads where the BBMP has taken up TenderSure work - St. Marks Road, Vittal Malya Road was an ordeal as the road has been narrowed to carry out the work. Many of the major roads have developed potholes after the rains, making driving difficult.
Water has collected in some of the low lying areas and at the entry and exit points of flyovers across the city. However, no damage to public and private property has been reported.
