engaluru Rains, Weather Today: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Bengaluru and a yellow alert at various places across Karnataka on Tuesday.
- 18:57 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru rain live today: “What are they celebrating?” Union Minister Pralhad Joshi lashes out at Karnataka government for being unable to manage havoc in Bengaluru
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi questioned the Karnataka government on what they were celebrating when they were unable to manage the havoc created in Bengaluru due to the heavy rains.Joshi further stated that they had no money to fill in potholes.“There has been a Valmiki scam, MUDA scam, scam in the labour department…They (the Karnataka government) don’t have the money to fill the potholes. The state government is doing no development work. What are they celebrating? Three people have died in Bengaluru due to incessant rains…” Joshi told ANI.Severe waterlogging has disrupted life across several parts of Bengaluru, with BJP leaders now criticising the Congress led Karnataka government for mishandling the situation.BJP leader and Assembly LoP R Ashoka said, “Congress people are calling it Great Bengaluru, brand Bengaluru, but it has become bad Bengaluru now.” – ANI
- 18:56 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru rains live updates: BJP flays ruling Cong for celebrating 2 years in office as Bengaluru battles floods
The BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday slammed the ruling Congress for organising ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ event to celebrate the party’s two years in office, in Vijayanagara district even as Bengaluru was reeling under severe flooding caused by relentless rains since Sunday night.
Senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge attended the event in Hospet, the district headquarter town of Vijayanagara.
Addressing reporters, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka said, “There is a flood situation in Bengaluru and elsewhere in Karnataka. We are seeing Bengaluru being submerged in rains. People are suffering. But the ruling Congress leaders, instead of handling the situation, have gone to Ballari to celebrate their two years in the government.” Ashoka headed a team of BJP leaders that visited the rain-affected areas in the city.
Several areas in the city were inundated forcing the residents to flee their homes for safety. At least five people lost their lives in the state, including three in Bengaluru due to rains.
The LoP alleged that the Congress is celebrating its achievements following the death of the five people, for which it should be ashamed. – PTI
- 18:56 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru rains live updates: Kumaraswamy slams Congress for ‘gross negligence’ as rain-battered Bengaluru struggles
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Karnataka government, accusing it of “gross negligence” as Bengaluru reels under incessant rains.
In a statement, he said, “While people are dying and struggling to survive, Congress leaders are busy hosting a Sadhana Samavesha (achievement convention). For the past week, the focus has been on colourful, guarantee-filled advertisements instead of real governance.” Kumaraswamy stated that Bengaluru’s citizens are living in what he called a “branded hell,” adding that the city is suffering while its leaders are obsessed with publicity campaigns.
“The real achievements of the Congress government are now floating in the city’s flooded roads and clogged drains. Do they even have a conscience? Organising a Sadhana Samavesha for a dead government is nothing short of shameful,” he claimed. – PTI
- 18:52 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru rains live today: IMD changes warning to red alert in 7 districts of Karnataka; Bengaluru still under orange category
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday evening upgraded the earlier warning to red alert in seven coastal and south interior districts of Karnataka.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru, despite consistent rainfall throughout the day is still under the Orange alert category.
The state capital registered 0.4 mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm on Tuesday.
As per the latest bulletin, the seven districts, which include Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, will have extremely heavy to heavy rainfall, hailstorm and strong surface winds in the night.
IMD has also issued flash flood warnings in all seven districts. – PTI
- 15:38 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Infosys asks employees to work from home tomorrow (Wednesday) due to continuous rain
- 15:08 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: In photo – Essential food items being distributed to people at a waterlogged area
- 15:07 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: In photo – Traffic disrupted due to rain on Hosur road
- 14:57 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: In photo – Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra and other leaders visit an area affected by heavy rainfall
- 14:55 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: In photo – Rescue operation underway in a waterlogged area
- 14:42 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rain Live Updates: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced that ₹2,000 crore will be allocated to repair stormwater drains across the city.
- 14:40 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rain Live Updates: Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan on Monday urged all companies to allow employees to work from home, as the city continues to grapple with widespread flooding.
- 14:39 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rain Live Updates: Bengaluru on orange alert, Cognizant issues WFH
Bengaluru on orange alert, Cognizant issues WFH
Bengaluru on high alert after heavy rains, urging work-from-home, with companies yet to make official announcements.
- 14:10 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: In photo – A young man uses a makeshift boat to move across a waterlogged area after heavy rains
- 13:57 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: “Great Bengaluru has become bad Bengaluru now,” says BJP’s R Ashoka after heavy rainfall
Severe waterlogging disrupted daily life across several parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday after heavy rainfall lashed the city, with BJP leaders criticising the Congress-led Karnataka government over its handling of the situation.
BJP leader and Assembly LoP R Ashoka says, “Congress people are calling it Great Bengaluru, brand Bengaluru, but it has become bad Bengaluru now.” – ANI
- 13:00 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: In photo – Buses move through a waterlogged road in Bengaluru
- 12:58 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: In photo – Waterlogged Sai Baba temple after heavy rains in Bengaluru
- 12:37 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Dasarahalli zonal commissioner inspected waterlogging spots at Bagalakunte areas
- 12:36 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: BBMP officials supply food, water to rain-affected areas of Sai Layout
- 12:15 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: The IMD is watchful of a low-pressure area popping up over Karnataka-Goa coast, which may intensify to become a depression.
- 12:10 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: When questioned about the condition of roads in Bengaluru amid the rains, Shivakumar told reporters that work is on and permanent concrete roads are being laid.
- 12:05 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Extremely heavy rain watch for Karnataka stays, week-long heavy rain hinted over both K’taka, Kerala
IMD Update: Extremely heavy rain over Karnataka for 2 days, also hinted over K’rtka, Kerala
The India Meteorological Department has warned of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Karnataka for two days as the monsoon closes in.
- 12:04 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: A yellow alert has been sounded in Uttar Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Dharwad, Bengaluru Rural and Bengaluru Urban districts
The IMD has predicted light to moderate rains and thundershowers accompanied by lightning and gusty wind at isolated places in above districts in next 24 hours.
- 12:04 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Mangaluru, the district headquarter town of Dakshina Kannada, recorded 90 mm rain in the last 24 hours.
- 12:03 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: The city had recorded 105 mm rain on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday morning.
- 12:03 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: According to IMD, Bengaluru has received about 30 mm rain in the last 24 hours.
- 12:03 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Many new potholes emerges in city roads posing threat to motorists
Commuters had a harrowing time wading through the knee-deep water in many places, including near Manyata Tech Park, which houses offices of many multinational companies, and Silk Board Junction.
Due to waterlogging, vehicles were stranded, leading to long traffic jams in many parts of the city. – PTI
- 12:01 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: An orphanage in Hennur in the city also bore the brunt of the downpour.
The Fire and Rescue Department along with Disaster Response Force rescued the people in the orphanage as the place was filled with water.
- 12:00 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMB) arranged food and water for people in Sai Layout.
- 12:00 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Normal life disrupted as rains continue to pound Bengaluru
Heavy downpour in Bengaluru for the past 36 hours threw life out of gear here on Tuesday as well. People were seen walking through knee-deep water and traffic jams were reported in many places. The rain-related toll went up to five in the state, officials said.
Sai Layout in the city continued to resemble an island due to the torrential rains. Ground floor of the houses here were half-submerged and people were unable to come out. About 150 people were rescued and shifted to safe locations on Monday, authorities said. – PTI
- 11:32 | May 20, 2025
Out come the boats
- 11:32 | May 20, 2025
Rains lay Bengaluru low
- 11:31 | May 20, 2025
All hands on deck
- 11:30 | May 20, 2025
Timely warning given yesterday
- 11:29 | May 20, 2025
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- 11:28 | May 20, 2025
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- 11:27 | May 20, 2025
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- 11:25 | May 20, 2025
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- 11:23 | May 20, 2025
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- 11:23 | May 20, 2025
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- 11:22 | May 20, 2025
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- 11:08 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Home Minister Parameshwara says GBA working to address Bengaluru waterlogging
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara asserted that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which has been replaced by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), was making efforts to tackle the severe waterlogging affecting several areas of the city, which saw heavy rainfall. – ANI
- 11:07 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Areas, including Shanti Nagar bus stands and Kanteerava Stadium, also faced problems due to heavy rains.
- 11:07 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: The Silk Board area, a major traffic hub, was severely affected, causing inconvenience to commuters.
- 11:04 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Karnataka CM, his Deputy to conduct a city-wide inspection in Bengaluru on May 21
After torrential rains brought the state capital to a standstill, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the city recorded 104 mm of rainfall yesterday, which was more than expected.
Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Sunday, causing severe waterlogging and flooding in residential areas.
Following this development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will conduct a city-wide inspection on May 21. – ANI
- 10:52 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Hosur road is now open for traffic
- 10:51 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Two electrocuted in Bengaluru, rain-related deaths rise to three
A 63-year-old man was electrocuted while trying to drain rainwater that had entered his house, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Manmohan Kamath, they said.
Meanwhile, Dinesh (12), son of a Nepalese man employed at the apartment complex, who was standing near Kamath, was also electrocuted, police added.
The two were declared dead by doctors at a hospital. Unnatural Death Reports (UDRs) will be registered in both cases, the Station Head Officer confirmed.
So far, three people have been killed in pre-monsoon rains.
Earlier on Monday, Sasikala (35) died when a compound wall fell on her while she was sweeping at a company within the limits of Mahadevapura Police Station. – PTI
- 10:50 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: Deputy CM Shivakumar says flooding resolved in 70% areas in city
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said flooding issues have been resolved in 70 per cent of the identified areas in Bengaluru.
Shivakumar, who visited the affected areas in Bengaluru, including Sai Layout, Manyata Tech Park and Silk Board Junction, on Monday told reporters that they had identified 210 areas as flood prone in city.
“Ever since I took over as the Bengaluru Development Minister, we have fixed flooding issues in 166 (70 per cent) of those localities. Flood prevention work is currently going on in 24 areas while work would soon be taken up in the remaining 20 areas. We have built 197 km of storm water drains,” he said. – PTI
- 10:49 | May 20, 2025
Bengaluru Rains Live Updates: IMD issues orange alert for Bengaluru
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Bengaluru and a yellow alert at various places across Karnataka on Tuesday.
An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm, and a yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.
IMD Bengaluru Centre Director N Puviarasu said they have issued an orange alert for Bengaluru for the impact 8 cm to 10 cm that will likely affect the big city.
“The amount of rainfall we are receiving is nothing for rural areas. But because cities like Bengaluru are concretised mostly, and thus blocking the outlets for water drainage, we have issued an orange alert so that authorities can prepare accordingly,” he said. – PTI
Published on May 20, 2025