India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains
Published: 5/20/2025

Bengaluru, India's tech hub, faces floods after heavy rains, with parts of the city submerged following record 100mm rainfall on Monday. Three fatalities were reported due to rain-related incidents. The inundation has prompted major tech companies to advise employees to work from home amid flooded roads, with authorities on high alert for further pre-monsoon showers. The city's infrastructure flaws have been highlighted, drawing criticism on social media for insufficient urban planning in flood-prone areas.