Bengaluru battered by rain and gusty winds; metro services delayed
Bengaluru experienced moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds, causing power outages and delays in metro services. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited reported disruptions due to metal sheets blown onto the tracks, leading to delays of 15-20 minutes. Commuters faced overcrowding and longer waiting times at stations, while flooding and traffic disruptions were reported in various parts of the city.
- ▪Bengaluru faced moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds on Thursday.
- ▪Metro services experienced delays due to metal sheets blown onto the tracks.
- ▪Flooding and traffic disruptions were reported in multiple areas of the city.
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Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds lashed parts of Bengaluru on Thursday, leading to power outages, flooding and delays in metro services across parts of the city.“Due to heavy rain and storm conditions, metro services across all lines are experiencing delays,” Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said following the rains. Metro services on Thursday evening faced brief disruption on the Purple Line (Challaghatta–Whitefield (Kadugodi) after small metal sheets were blown onto the tracks due to heavy rain and strong winds.According to officials, the incident led to delays of around 15–20 minutes between 6.45 pm and 7.45 pm. Speaking to The Hindu, BMRCL Chief Public Relations Officer B.L.
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