India, May 19 -- Bengaluru once again resembles Venice as torrential rains over the past 48 hours have left the city at a standstill, submerging major tech parks and arterial roads. A fresh spell of heavy overnight rain this weekend wreaked havoc across the city, leading to widespread waterlogging and bringing morning traffic on May 19 to a near halt.

Key intersections, especially in north and east Bengaluru - home to several IT parks and corporate hubs - were inundated, resembling flowing streams rather than bustling arterial roads.

"Venice is built in #BrandBengaluru by our visionary leaders and highly efficient & honest BBMP officials, plan your commute only through boats," one of the residents posted on X.

Major business hubs like ...