Archive · 20 May 2025
Heavy Rain Floods Bengaluru and Guwahati, Disrupting Daily Life
Both Bengaluru and Guwahati experienced heavy rainfall, leading to flooded roads and traffic jams.
In Bengaluru, the rain caused problems for commuters and led to many IT companies letting people work from home.
Guwahati also saw widespread flooding, with water reaching chest-high in some areas.
Authorities are monitoring the situations, and more rain is expected in both cities in the coming days, which could make the flooding worse.
Officials are working on managing the rain and its effects.
Bengaluru and Guwahati experienced heavy rainfall leading to waterlogged roads and traffic jams.
Bengaluru's city station recorded 37.2 mm of rainfall, HAL airport station recorded 46.5 mm.
Several roads and areas in Guwahati were inundated, affecting vehicular movement and daily life.
In Bengaluru, IT companies implemented work from home policies, and roads were closed due to waterlogging.
The India Meteorological Department forecast more rain for the next 48 hours in both cities.
- Who
- Residents and commuters in Bengaluru and Guwahati.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and disruption of daily life.
- When
- Early hours of May 20, 2025 and overnight of May 20, 2025, with continued rainfall expected.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India and Guwahati, India.
- Why
- Pre-monsoon rains in Bengaluru, and heavy downpour in Guwahati.
- Bengaluru Rainfall (City Station)
- 37.2 mm
- Bengaluru Rainfall (HAL Airport)
- 46.5 mm
- Guwahati Rainfall (AWS Station)
- 112.5 mm
- Hours: Forecasted Heavy Rain
- 48
- Guwahati: Possible Rainfall
- 200 mm
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