India, April 3 -- Bengaluru witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday, offering much-needed relief from the scorching temperatures that have gripped the city in recent weeks. However, the showers also brought significant challenges, with severe waterlogging and traffic congestion reported across several key areas.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police issued multiple advisories, alerting commuters about slow-moving traffic in several parts of the city due to water accumulation. Outer Ring Road, particularly the Marathahalli stretch, was one of the worst-affected areas, with vehicles moving sluggishly due to waterlogging near Ecospace.

Several other major roads and intersections faced traffic disruptions. Commuters traveling from HBR Layou...