Heavy rains flood Bengaluru’s NH-44, Electronic City Flyover turns into a waterfall

Heavy rains once again left Bengaluru’s Electronic City stretch and flyover waterlogged, turning highways into mini waterfalls and commuters’ journeys into nightmares.

Bengaluru witnessed yet another infrastructure nightmare on Saturday evening after a heavy downpour left stretches of the city waterlogged. The Bengaluru–Hosur National Highway (NH-44) near Veerasandra turned into a virtual lake, forcing motorists to wade through knee-deep water. Vehicles were stranded for hours as traffic stretched for kilometers.

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Near the Veerasandra signal, rainwater collected in massive pools, making movement nearly impossible. Motorists struggled, while frustrated commuters blamed highway authorities for their inaction. “Every time it rains, this stretch floods. Authorities promise action but nothing changes,” complained a daily commuter stuck in the jam.

Adding to the chaos, the Electronic City elevated flyover offered an unusual sight,  a “mini waterfall.” Torrents of water cascaded down near Garvebhavi Palya as poor drainage on the flyover allowed rainwater to accumulate. Motorists described it as “risky and dangerous,” questioning how such a critical flyover lacked proper drainage facilities.

At Huskur Road Metro Station, locals raised angry voices over open drains and flooded stretches. Officegoers trudged through ankle-deep water, often reaching workplaces drenched. “Traffic police do their part, but GBA and highway authorities have failed us,” one commuter said, pointing to repeated negligence despite years of complaints.

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