Bengaluru, Oct. 7 -- A short but powerful downpour late Sunday night (October 5) into early Monday (October 6) brought much of Bengaluru to a standstill, flooding streets, toppling trees, and clogging traffic across the city.

Gusty winds and heavy rain led to the uprooting of seven trees and the snapping of 25 branches, according to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), as reported by The Hindu. The worst-hit areas included parts of south Bengaluru like Siddapura, where roads were quickly submerged, leaving vehicles to navigate ankle-deep water.

Traffic snarls began early Monday as fallen trees and waterlogging blocked key routes. Commuters were diverted from stretches like TVS Cross and Navarang Junction, while roads near Hebbal and S...