Bengaluru rains, March 22 -- Heavy rains on Saturday evening lashed Bengaluru city, affecting vehicular traffic and movement of flights.

Several areas have also witnessed water-logging due to which traffic is moving at a slow pace.

"Due to heavy waterlogging at Hunsmaranahalli, there is severe traffic congestion, affecting the traffic towards the International Airport," said Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru.

According to reports, at least 10 flights going to Bengaluru have been diverted to Chennai.

Meanwhile, Air India and IndiGo airlines have issued an advisory.

"Due to adverse weather conditions in Bengaluru, flight operations are currently impacted, resulting in air traffic congestion," said Air India in a post on X.

The airline advi...