India, Aug. 14 -- A day-long spell of rain on Wednesday brought Bengaluru to a standstill, flooding several parts of the city and once again exposing its vulnerable drainage systems.

Water entered low-lying areas, forcing residents to wade through ankle-deep water in many neighbourhoods after the city received 11.6 mm of rainfall.

Major roads were choked with traffic during peak hours as commuters struggled to navigate waterlogged stretches and pothole-ridden routes.

Flooded underpasses forced vehicles to a halt, while many two-wheeler riders had to push their stalled bikes through slushy roads. Pedestrians weren't spared either, battling slippery, broken pavements and muddy walkways. The downpour overwhelmed the city's already fragile...