Gusts of the wind and a strong spell of localised rain saw Sunday plans go awry for many and trees fall in numerous places across the city.
As the pre-monsoon clouds enveloped the city, at least 15 trees were uprooted or major branches were reported to have fallen, said Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) control room authorities. The fury seemed to be concentrated around east and south Bengaluru, with Indiranagar, Koramangala, Electronics City, and Whitefield areas reporting severe damage and flooding.
At least eight trees were reported fallen in Jayanagar, J.P. Nagar, and Koramanagala. Three trees were reported fallen in Shanthinagar, HAL II Stage, and Tannery Road where a tree was struck by lightning. The short spell of rain also saw flooding on Intermediate Ring Road in Koramangala and Domlur.
The busy Bengaluru–Mysuru highway saw huge traffic disruptions after a couple of large trees fell on the outskirts of Ramanagaram. The gridlock stretched for kilometres as the road saw heavy vehicular movement.
The strong spell of rain and wind saw power supply being disrupted in numerous parts of the city as more than 24 electricity poles were reported fallen and broken. The worst of this was in Koramangala where 10 poles were broken, affecting power supply in the area and Austin Town, where Bangalore Electric Supply Company (Bescom) officials struggled to restore power supply. Four poles were reported fallen in Cambridge Layout, Electronics City Phase II, and HSR Layout each.
According to the India Meteorological Department, HAL Airport recorded 12.7 mm rainfall. The eastern parts of the city recorded more than 35 mm rainfall, while Kempegowda International Airport recorded 40.4 mm. The city centre, however, recorded just 2.9 mm of rainfall, said IMD, which has predicted thunderstorms and strong spells of rain sporadically over the next few days.
Going by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre, which has localised rain gauges, Bommanahalli recorded the highest intensity of rainfall, at over 88 mm per hour.
As the pre-monsoon clouds enveloped the city, at least 15 trees were uprooted or major branches were reported to have fallen, said Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) control room authorities. The fury seemed to be concentrated around east and south Bengaluru, with Indiranagar, Koramangala, Electronics City, and Whitefield areas reporting severe damage and flooding.
At least eight trees were reported fallen in Jayanagar, J.P. Nagar, and Koramanagala. Three trees were reported fallen in Shanthinagar, HAL II Stage, and Tannery Road where a tree was struck by lightning. The short spell of rain also saw flooding on Intermediate Ring Road in Koramangala and Domlur.
The busy Bengaluru–Mysuru highway saw huge traffic disruptions after a couple of large trees fell on the outskirts of Ramanagaram. The gridlock stretched for kilometres as the road saw heavy vehicular movement.
The strong spell of rain and wind saw power supply being disrupted in numerous parts of the city as more than 24 electricity poles were reported fallen and broken. The worst of this was in Koramangala where 10 poles were broken, affecting power supply in the area and Austin Town, where Bangalore Electric Supply Company (Bescom) officials struggled to restore power supply. Four poles were reported fallen in Cambridge Layout, Electronics City Phase II, and HSR Layout each.
According to the India Meteorological Department, HAL Airport recorded 12.7 mm rainfall. The eastern parts of the city recorded more than 35 mm rainfall, while Kempegowda International Airport recorded 40.4 mm. The city centre, however, recorded just 2.9 mm of rainfall, said IMD, which has predicted thunderstorms and strong spells of rain sporadically over the next few days.
Going by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre, which has localised rain gauges, Bommanahalli recorded the highest intensity of rainfall, at over 88 mm per hour.