Km-long traffic jam on Bengaluru’s ORR from Silk Board to Hebbal after rainfall lashes city – video

The downpour during rush hour left commuters stuck for hours as vehicles crawled through waterlogged, congested lanes.

Updated on: Oct 16, 2025, 09:29:09 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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Bengaluru witnessed massive traffic snarls on Wednesday evening after rainfall lashed several parts of the city, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch from Silk Board to Hebbal. The downpour, which began around rush hour, left commuters stranded for hours as vehicles moved at a snail’s pace through waterlogged junctions and congested lanes.

Several bikers were seen taking shelter under flyovers and metro bridges to escape the rain. (Screengrab@Karnatakaportfolio)

Several bikers were seen taking shelter under flyovers and metro bridges to escape the rain, while others struggled to navigate through knee-deep water.

Cars and buses were lined bumper-to-bumper, with many drivers switching off their engines to save fuel during the long halt.

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Commuters took to social media to express frustration over the gridlock, sharing images and videos of stranded vehicles and flooded stretches.

The IMD has forecast more rain for the next 24 hours.

Weekly forecast for Bengaluru

Bengaluru is expected to experience a week of generally cloudy skies with intermittent spells of light rain, as per IMD.

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On October 16, the city is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers. The temperature will hover around 28 degrees, with the minimum settling at 21 degrees. Humidity levels will remain relatively high, ranging between 65 per cent and 75 per cent, adding to the muggy conditions.

From October 17 to 21, light rain is predicted across the city, accompanied by cloudy skies throughout the week. Daytime temperatures will remain consistent, fluctuating between 29 degrees and 30 degrees, while the minimum temperature will stay around 20–21 degrees. Humidity will vary slightly each day but is expected to stay between 65 per cent and 75 per cent.

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Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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