India, May 1 -- A resident of Bengaluru has spoken out against the city's deteriorating conditions, sharing a concerning video of a water-filled road after recent rainfall. In her conversation with HT.com, she pointed out that a single downpour turned the streets of HSR Layout into a hazardous obstacle course of standing water, garbage, and exposed electrical hazards. With autos unavailable and cabs demanding up to Rs.240 for a 500-meter trip, commuters are trapped.

Asmita Gupta shared a video showing a section of the road completely submerged, making it impossible for pedestrians to cross the stretch without getting wet.

"Bengaluru pays top-tier taxes but drives on bottom-tier roads. One spell of rain and its potholes, traffic jams, an...