Heavy rain floods Bengaluru roads, cripples traffic

Intense rain swept across Bengaluru on Thursday evening, inundating major roads and disrupting traffic during peak hours. Areas including Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, and Vidhana Soudha witnessed heavy rain. The downpour caused traffic congestion, and commuters reported that auto and cab fares surged by over 70% during peak hours. Additionally, a stretch of the Bengaluru-Hosur highway near Kittaganahalli Cross in Chandapura was flooded, causing traffic issues.