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Bengaluru rains: K.R. Circle underpass submerged again three years after fatal flooding
Heavy rains on April 29, 2026 submerged the K.R. Circle underpass in Bengaluru. Police barricades blocked entry and exit as officials waited for the water to recede, with no immediate remedial steps announced. The underpass is linked to a fatal flooding incident in May 2023 that killed a 23-year-old techie from Andhra Pradesh.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about flood preparedness and civic action in Bengaluru, with residents facing renewed risk and authorities delaying remedial measures.
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Underpass submerged again after heavy rains (April 29, 2026)
April 29, 2026
Following heavy rains, the K.R. Circle underpass was submerged again on April 29, 2026. Police barricades blocked entry and exit while Greater Bengaluru Authority officials were reportedly waiting for the water to recede before taking remedial action.
Fatal flooding at K.R. Circle underpass (May 2023)
May 2023
The K.R. Circle underpass was associated with a fatal flooding incident in May 2023 that claimed the life of a 23-year-old techie from Andhra Pradesh.