A video circulating on social media has once again spotlighted Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure - this time showing an ambulance caught in bumper-to-bumper traffic on a flooded, pothole-ridden stretch of road in the city’s so-called IT corridor. The siren, wailing helplessly amid the chaos, has become a metaphor for the city’s civic paralysis.
Bengaluru's civic woes were under magnified lens as a video shared on social media showed an ambulance stuck in traffic on an inundated road. (X)
“Is the ambulance siren signaling that the system itself is in the ICU? Roads in the #BrandBengaluru IT corridor are beyond “deplorable.” One side is under BJP MLA, the other under Congress MLA. So, we get divided roads and divided development!” a user posted on X, tagging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
The footage - taken at Muthanallur Cross on Sarjapur Road, according to the user - painted a grim picture: potholes submerged under rainwater, immobilized vehicles and a visibly struggling ambulance trying to inch forward on what should be a lifeline but has turned into a trap.
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The footage - taken at Muthanallur Cross on Sarjapur Road, according to the user - painted a grim picture: potholes submerged under rainwater, immobilized vehicles and a visibly struggling ambulance trying to inch forward on what should be a lifeline but has turned into a trap.
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Hindustan Times could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.
However, Bengaluru's ongoing battle with traffic congestion, deteriorating roads and chronic flooding, especially during the monsoon season has been a hot topic for residents and commuters alike. In recent weeks, several areas, including major tech parks and residential zones, have faced severe waterlogging, further compounding commute times and posing risks to public safety.
Civic issues continue to mount as key infrastructure projects remain incomplete or delayed, from stalled flyovers and unscientific roadworks to neglected drainage systems. Despite repeated promises of “Brand Bengaluru” and smart city upgrades, residents say the reality on the ground tells a different story.
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
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