A severe storm in Bengaluru caused power outages, traffic disruptions, and infrastructure damage in just one hour.
On Monday, Bengaluru was struck by heavy rains and a hailstorm, leading to major disruptions throughout the city. The storm, which persisted for an hour, caused power outages, traffic gridlock, and infrastructure damage. [source]
Squally winds uprooted trees and snapped branches, resulting in severe traffic congestion in the central business district. Thousands of distress calls flooded the electricity helpline as large areas lost power. [source]
The city’s electrical infrastructure suffered substantial damage from the storm. Authorities are actively working to restore normalcy and address issues in flood-prone areas. [source]
Squally winds uprooted trees and snapped branches, leading to traffic standstill.
Sources
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/heat-to-havoc-hailstorm-thundershowers-squall-unleash-chaos-on-central-business-district-in-bengaluru-for-1hour/articleshow/130616719.cms — Details on storm impact, power outages, and infrastructure damage.