India, May 19 -- Life in Bengaluru was thrown off gear on Monday morning after torrential overnight rains left large parts of the city inundated. Several key areas, including major traffic corridors and metro stations, were submerged in knee-deep water, severely affecting daily commute and public transport.

The Silk Board metro station was one of the worst hit, with water collecting outside and disrupting access for hundreds of commuters. BMTC buses also struggled to maintain their schedules due to submerged roads, while Outer Ring Road-a crucial IT corridor-witnessed major traffic snarls as vehicles moved at a crawl through flooded junctions.

Amid rising frustration from citizens, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Ministe...