As heavy rains lashed Bengaluru city, slow-moving traffic was reported on Sarjapura Road at the Wipro Junction and RBD Layout Junction due to waterlogging, disrupting normal life in the city. The situation has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who are targeting the Congress-led state government.

The Janata Dal Secular (JDS) took to X to express their discontent, posting,”Ah, just another day in Bengaluru where Congress government’s blunders has turned Bengaluru’s world-class infrastructure seamlessly into a mini Venice due to the rains. Kudos to Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar for their visionary leadership – Bengaluru is really floating into the future. Maybe next term, we can invest in boats instead of roads?”

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Leader of the Opposition also shared a newspaper report on the floods, questioning Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also serves as the Bengaluru Development Minister.

“Will the Hon’ble DCM DK Shivakumar who is a part-time Bangalore Development Minister, spend his time doing politics saying that I am the candidate for Channapatnam or will he remember that I am the Bengaluru Development Minister and pay attention to the plight of the city? Like ‘ulta chor kotwal ko danta’, will they lash out at the media saying they are taking away the dignity of Bengaluru, or will they maintain the dignity of the government by doing their duty?”

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Flight operations at Kempegowda International Airport were also affected on Monday, with over 20 flights delayed and four diverted to Chennai, according to airport officials. A Thai Lion Air flight arriving from Thailand was among those diverted.

“Due to heavy rains on Monday night (21st October), over 20 flights were late in arriving at the Kempegowda International Airport. 4 flights were diverted to Chennai. One Air India flight from Delhi and 3 IndiGo flights from Delhi, Hyderabad and Chandigarh were diverted to Chennai. Thai Lion Air which was coming from Thailand was also diverted to Chennai,” Bengaluru Airport said.

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In light of the ongoing downpour, the District Collector announced a holiday for Anganwadis and schools in Bengaluru City as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. However, all other degree courses, postgraduate programs, diplomas, engineering, and ITIs will remain open.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in Bengaluru over the next two days, with light to moderate rain expected in isolated places across Karnataka throughout the week.