Heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging in Bengaluru. Traffic was disrupted and commuters were stranded. A local entrepreneur's car was submerged. The city's drainage network struggled. RR Nagar zone, however, avoided major flooding due to preventive measures. Officials credited timely drain cleaning and lake management. The incident has renewed debate on sustainable urban planning in Bengaluru.
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