‘India’s Silicon Valley’ flooded after heavy rain

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Bengaluru, India flooded after heavy rain. Photo: Bengaluru Traffic Police X account

Heavy rain has flooded parts of Bengaluru, known as India’s Silicon Valley, disrupting daily life and causing major traffic jams.

On Monday, the city received 100mm (4 inches) of rain — the highest since 2011. More rain is expected on Tuesday due to a cyclone forming over the Andaman Sea.

Three people, including a 12-year-old boy, died in rain-related incidents. A 35-year-old woman was killed when a wall collapsed at a tech company in one of the city’s IT zones.

Many roads are under water, and several companies have asked employees to work from home. Videos show people walking through knee-deep water and cars stuck on flooded streets. Water has also entered homes in some areas.

The city has marked 210 flood-prone spots and is working to fix the situation.

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