Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India, reels under floods – authorities issue yellow alert for next few days

Heavy rains battered Bengaluru, known as the Garden City and the Silicon Valley. It led to flooding of several areas in different parts of the city and authorities issued a yellow alert for the next few days. There was a forecast of heavy rainfall in parts of Karnataka for the next few days and heavy downpours battered the IT capital. As a result, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), issued a yellow alert. This indicates heavy rainfall will continue for the next three days. Visuals from low-lying areas reveals heavily waterlogged roads, water flowing into open manholes, flooded basement parking and damaged vehicles. Bengaluru under water again as heavy rains trigger waterlogging, yellow alert issued.

The heavy rain led to the collapse of a wall and it damaged several vehicles parked on the road. Incidentally, last month, the city grappled with unprecedented floods after rain for three straight days. Parts of Bengaluru went under water. Especially, areas where global IT companies and home-grown start-ups are located. It took several days for water to recede. In fact, in some places, tractors came to the rescue of residents from some posh housing colonies. The city fathers should not put the blame on the vagaries of nature and wash off their hands. They should examine various factors that might have contributed to flood situations in a city like Bengaluru and take remedial action.

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The Citizen Journalist as a watchman

Yes, this best sums up the work of a CJ. He always keeps his eyes open to happenings around him. Like – when on the road he sees people who flout the basic norms of safety while foot or on vehicles. The regular machinery of the law keeps watch on those who over speed or break traffic rules but to create awareness on safe walking and driving you have to be alert and observe whatever appears to be wrong –

See if the drivers of two wheeler wear helmets, if there is a pillion rider, he or she also should wear the head gear to protect the head in case of accidents – there should not be a third person. The driver must possess a valid driving license as well have all documents related to the vehicle with him.

Check out those driving four wheelers – they must fasten their seat belts; they should have all documents of the vehicle as well the papers and be in possession of valid driving license. They should also have a first aid kit with them.

Watch out for pedestrians – they must use the footpaths or sidewalks, they must cross roads at the designated location identified by the zebra crossings, and they must queue up in an orderly manner at the bus stops. Where there is an encroachment of the footpaths or sidewalks, bring that to the notice of civic authorities. Support your facts with photographs and statements of locals for ore authenticity and better effects.

In case you happen to see any accident taking place, you should not hesitate to offer help. If it pertains to a hit and run case or rash driving, note down the registration number of the vehicle and inform the police.