Videos: Stuck in Bengaluru flyover jam, commuters abandon vehicles, walk home

Bengaluru's Electronic City flyover was hit by a massive traffic jam on Wednesday night after heavy rain, leaving commuters stranded for over three hours. Videos show thousands abandoning their vehicles and walking back home as waterlogging worsened the situation.

In Short

• Heavy rain caused massive traffic jam on Bengaluru's Electronic City flyover
• Commuters abandoned vehicles, walked home after being stranded for 3 hours
• Water mostly receded, but minor flooding witnessed in some regions

Bengaluru's infamous traffic jam struck again on Wednesday night as heavy rain triggered a massive jam on the Electronic City flyover. Thousands of commuters, including many tech professionals, were stranded for over three hours, prompting some to abandon their vehicles and walk home. A video shared on social media captured the chaos, showing people getting off their vehicles and walking back home.

The gridlock, worsened by flooding at Roopena Agrahara, occurred on the stretch connecting the tech corridor from Tamil Nadu to Bengaluru’s city centre. As rain water accumulated on roads, the Bengaluru Traffic Police closed one side of the flyover to prevent further congestion.

Waterlogged streets further compounded the situation, though the water receded in most areas by this morning. However, some parts, including Kendriya Vihar Apartments in Yelahanka, continued to experience stagnant water.

COMMUTERS EXPRESS FRUSTRATION

Social media were flooded with complaints from frustrated commuters. X users asked why work from home advice wasn’t followed by companies. The Karnataka government had already advised private companies to allow employees to work from home on October 23.

An X user reported being stuck on the Electronic City flyover for 1.5 hours, stating they should have reached their home 30 km away by that time. Despite logging out at 5:20 p.m., they were still stranded, and many employees began walking due to the long wait.

Another user warned others to avoid starting their journey from Electronic City, as it took them four times longer than usual, even on a two-wheeler.

As the city navigates this familiar challenge, commuters are left questioning whether the city can effectively manage its notorious traffic woes amid the challenges posed by heavy rain.