New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Overnight torrential rain, accompanied by severe thunderstorms, resulted in widespread waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion across multiple parts of Bengaluru. Rainbow Layout, Pioneer Lake Residency, and Anekal were among the worst-affected areas.

Flooding was also reported in major residential and business zones, including Neeladri Nagar (Electronic City), Indiranagar, HSR Layout, and along the Outer Ring Road-one of the city's busiest IT corridors. In numerous locations, vehicles were observed wading through water that was reportedly knee-deep.

The severe weather caused structural damage in the city, with a huge tree being uprooted in the 3rd Block of Basaveshwaranagar on Friday night. This incident damaged ...