<p>Bengaluru, India's IT hub, is famous not just for its booming job market but also for its infamous traffic, which often drives up cab fares.</p>

<p>One woman found that her Uber costs exceeded half of her monthly rent. She took to social media and posted about the city's high expenses, noting that CRED's feature helped her realise this.</p>

<p>“I can’t believe my Uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bengaluru. For me, this has got to be the most useful feature by CRED till date!” the woman posted on X with a screenshot of her Uber transactions.</p>

<p>According to the screenshot, the woman made 74 Uber transactions between July 1 and 25, totalling a staggering ₹16,600 ($198.23). The post, since being shared on July 25, has been making rounds of social media because of its sheer relatability.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I can’t believe my uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bangalore 😭😭<br />
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for me this got to be the most useful feature by cred till date! <a href="https://t.co/k44kzbjE6K">pic.twitter.com/k44kzbjE6K</a></p>
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<p>“At this point, maybe it's better if you buy yourself a vehicle. Even monthly EMIs would be far lesser,” a user advised the woman. "Now I know why everyone says walking is good for health," joked another user.</p>

<p>“You deserve a loyalty card from Uber,” one user commented.</p>

<p>"You can get a Baleno or an i10 on EMI at that same rate,” a netizen suggested.</p>

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<p>"My god, how do you manage to look at this number? &nbsp;I would think twice before even ordering a cab from Ola/Uber. I get a Rapido bike taxi on a daily basis for both ways of commuting. I don’t have the heart to look at the credit card statement to check the cost," said another user.</p>

<p>In a separate incident, a netizen posted a screenshot of&nbsp;Google Maps&nbsp;on Thursday (July 25), comparing the travel time&nbsp;between the Indian city's Brigade Metropolis and KR Puram Railway Station, a distance of around six&nbsp;km.</p>

<p>However, the app showed that driving that small distance&nbsp;would take 44 minutes while walking would surprisingly be a bit faster, at&nbsp;42 minutes.</p>

<p>“This happens only in Bangalore,” he said&nbsp;on X along with the screenshot.</p>

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Bengaluru, India's IT hub, is famous not just for its booming job market but also for its infamous traffic, which often drives up cab fares. One woman found that her Uber costs exceeded half of her monthly rent.

Bengaluru, India's IT hub, is famous not just for its booming job market but also for its infamous traffic, which often drives up cab fares. One woman found that her Uber costs exceeded half of her monthly rent. She took to social media and posted about the city's high expenses, noting that CRED's feature helped her realise this. “I can’t believe my Uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bengaluru. For me, this has got to be the most useful feature by CRED till date!” the woman posted on X with a screenshot of her Uber transactions. According to the screenshot, the woman made 74 Uber transactions between July 1 and 25, totalling a staggering ₹16,600 ($198.23). The post, since being shared on July 25, has been making rounds of social media because of its sheer relatability. I can’t believe my uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bangalore 😭😭 for me this got to be the most useful feature by cred till date! pic.twitter.com/k44kzbjE6K — Vanshita (@yourswriterly) July 25, 2024 × “At this point, maybe it's better if you buy yourself a vehicle. Even monthly EMIs would be far lesser,” a user advised the woman. "Now I know why everyone says walking is good for health," joked another user. “You deserve a loyalty card from Uber,” one user commented. "You can get a Baleno or an i10 on EMI at that same rate,” a netizen suggested. Also read: Woman plans ghost wedding with dead boyfriend after lover dies in horrific car crash "My god, how do you manage to look at this number? I would think twice before even ordering a cab from Ola/Uber. I get a Rapido bike taxi on a daily basis for both ways of commuting. I don’t have the heart to look at the credit card statement to check the cost," said another user. In a separate incident, a netizen posted a screenshot of Google Maps on Thursday (July 25), comparing the travel time between the Indian city's Brigade Metropolis and KR Puram Railway Station, a distance of around six km. However, the app showed that driving that small distance would take 44 minutes while walking would surprisingly be a bit faster, at 42 minutes. “This happens only in Bangalore,” he said on X along with the screenshot. (With inputs from agencies)

Uber bill beats rent in Bengaluru: Indian woman shocked after cab fare surpasses half her rent

<p>The Indian state of Karnataka’s capital city of Bengaluru is infamous for traffic jams that last hours. However, with urban growth and the city becoming the new IT hub of the country, it is now home to offices of several big companies which have created an influx of people from across India and abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>While hours-long traffic jams, given the rapid increase in the population of the city and the immense pressure created on its infrastructure, are not uncommon&nbsp;but it was this one particular Tuesday morning rush hour that got on everyone’s nerves. Several people, who were on their way to work, claimed that they were forced to leave their vehicles in the middle of the road and even go back home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sometime later,&nbsp;the Bengaluru City Traffic Police took to Twitter and reported that a truck collision caused the massive tree to fall on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and asked civilians to take an alternative route until the sluggish traffic problem was resolved.</p>

<p>“Slow moving traffic due to a HTV breakdown in service road from 27th main towards Ibbalur. It will be moved shortly. Kindly co-operate,” the city’s traffic police wrote on Twitter.<br />
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<p>“A truck hit a tree near the military gate of the service road near Ibbalur on the Outer Ring Road and the tree fell down causing traffic congestion, the motorists coming from Silk Board towards Ibbulur Junction are hereby requested to move on an alternate road route.”</p>

<h2><strong>How did the people react?</strong></h2>

<p>In the midst of this chaos, many frustrated locals took to social media and complained about the city’s broken traffic management system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user wrote, “Congratulations @blrcitytraffic for this massive traffic mismanagement… its been 3 hours… stuck near Silk board Worst traffic this far. High time that IT cos. and Tech startups start looking for alternative cities. #Bengaluru #bangaloretraffic”.&nbsp;<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/blrcitytraffic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@blrcitytraffic</a> for this massive traffic mismanagement… its been 3 hours… stuck near Silk board Worst traffic this far. High time that IT cos. and Tech startups start looking for alternative cities. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengaluru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bangaloretraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bangaloretraffic</a> <a href="https://t.co/i26GdVFIWL">pic.twitter.com/i26GdVFIWL</a></p>
— Devam Shah (@Dr_infosecurity) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_infosecurity/status/1658364111510704128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>While another frustrated local wrote, “If traffic police concentrate on traffic management rather than hiding behind trees or pillars to collect fines, these types of cases would not occur.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, others expressed their disappointment at how this could be the new normal for the city. “I am surprised how getting stuck in immovable traffic for over 150 mins to cover a 15-18 km distance is considered normal in Bangalore. We get accustomed easily, I guess. Just sad!”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am surprised how getting stuck in immovable traffic for over 150 mins to cover a 15-18 km distance is considered normal in Bangalore. We get accustomed easily I guess. Just sad! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bangaloretraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bangaloretraffic</a> <a href="https://t.co/mQFnmDyoEe">pic.twitter.com/mQFnmDyoEe</a></p>
— khyati shukla (@KyaShukla) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyaShukla/status/1658333469049585664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>‘Work from Road’&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>One user “thanked” the traffic and wrote about how they got so much done, “Thanks Silk board traffic! Completed pending work, made some calls, did my meditation, Emptied downloads and recycle bin folders. And now thinking what else can I do stuck in this traffic. 1hr journey from Bommanahalli to Silk board signal.”<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thanks Silk board traffic!<br />
Completed pending work, made some calls, did my meditation,<br />
Emptied downloads and recycle bin folders. And now thinking what else can I do stuck in this traffic.<br />
1hr journey from Bommanahalli to Silk board signal. 🙏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Things_todo_in_bengalurutraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Things_todo_in_bengalurutraffic</a> <a href="https://t.co/Be1LXy810q">pic.twitter.com/Be1LXy810q</a></p>
— kiran k (@kiranks24) <a href="https://twitter.com/kiranks24/status/1658343171628101638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, a user shared a picture, which has since gone viral,&nbsp;showing&nbsp;a woman working on a Rapido bike, on her way to the office. This shot was reportedly taken along the Koramangala-Agara-Outer Ring Road which was referred to as a “Peak Bangalore moment,” as the image highlights the hustle culture of India’s Silicon Valley.&nbsp;<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Peak Bangalore moment. Women working on a rapido bike ride to the office. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrafficJam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrafficJam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrafficAlert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrafficAlert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bangaloretraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bangaloretraffic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangalore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangalore</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/roadblock?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#roadblock</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/peakbangalore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#peakbangalore</a> <a href="https://t.co/bubbMj3Qbs">pic.twitter.com/bubbMj3Qbs</a></p>
— Nihar Lohiya (@nihar_lohiya) <a href="https://twitter.com/nihar_lohiya/status/1658344198360399873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Days after the incident, one user also shared the following meme, "Future Bengaluru - WFR (Work from Road)"</p>

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Future Bengaluru - WFR (Work from Road) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeakBangalore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PeakBangalore</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengaluru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OuterRingRoad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OuterRingRoad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Koramangala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Koramangala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SarjapurRoad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SarjapurRoad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HSR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HSR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IRR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EGL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EGL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indiranagar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indiranagar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SilkBoard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SilkBoard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrafficJam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrafficJam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/peakbengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#peakbengaluru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WFR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WFR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Traffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Traffic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bangaloretraffic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bangaloretraffic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangalore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangalore</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/humour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#humour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jokes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jokes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WFH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WFH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/END?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#END</a> <a href="https://t.co/UttzuObmO7">pic.twitter.com/UttzuObmO7</a></p>
— RoadBeku (@roadbeku) <a href="https://twitter.com/roadbeku/status/1659239746273509381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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The Indian state of Karnataka’s capital city of Bengaluru is infamous for traffic jams that last hours. However, with urban growth and the city becoming the new IT hub of the country, it is now home to offices of several big companies which have created an influx of people from across India and abroad.

The Indian state of Karnataka’s capital city of Bengaluru is infamous for traffic jams that last hours. However, with urban growth and the city becoming the new IT hub of the country, it is now home to offices of several big companies which have created an influx of people from across India and abroad. What happened? While hours-long traffic jams, given the rapid increase in the population of the city and the immense pressure created on its infrastructure, are not uncommon but it was this one particular Tuesday morning rush hour that got on everyone’s nerves. Several people, who were on their way to work, claimed that they were forced to leave their vehicles in the middle of the road and even go back home. Sometime later, the Bengaluru City Traffic Police took to Twitter and reported that a truck collision caused the massive tree to fall on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and asked civilians to take an alternative route until the sluggish traffic problem was resolved. “Slow moving traffic due to a HTV breakdown in service road from 27th main towards Ibbalur. It will be moved shortly. Kindly co-operate,” the city’s traffic police wrote on Twitter. Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sujeetha Salman also took to the social media platform and explained the situation. A truck hit a tree near the military gate of the service road near Ibbalur on the Outer Ring Road and the tree fell down causing traffic congestion, the motorists coming from Silk Board towards Ibbulur Junction are hereby requested to move on an alternate road route. pic.twitter.com/54vTYiVQBB — Sujeetha Salman , IPS (@DCPSouthTrBCP) May 16, 2023 × “A truck hit a tree near the military gate of the service road near Ibbalur on the Outer Ring Road and the tree fell down causing traffic congestion, the motorists coming from Silk Board towards Ibbulur Junction are hereby requested to move on an alternate road route.” How did the people react? In the midst of this chaos, many frustrated locals took to social media and complained about the city’s broken traffic management system. One user wrote, “Congratulations @blrcitytraffic for this massive traffic mismanagement… its been 3 hours… stuck near Silk board Worst traffic this far. High time that IT cos. and Tech startups start looking for alternative cities. #Bengaluru #bangaloretraffic”. Congratulations @blrcitytraffic for this massive traffic mismanagement… its been 3 hours… stuck near Silk board Worst traffic this far. High time that IT cos. and Tech startups start looking for alternative cities. #Bengaluru #bangaloretraffic pic.twitter.com/i26GdVFIWL — Devam Shah (@Dr_infosecurity) May 16, 2023 × While another frustrated local wrote, “If traffic police concentrate on traffic management rather than hiding behind trees or pillars to collect fines, these types of cases would not occur.” Meanwhile, others expressed their disappointment at how this could be the new normal for the city. “I am surprised how getting stuck in immovable traffic for over 150 mins to cover a 15-18 km distance is considered normal in Bangalore. We get accustomed easily, I guess. Just sad!” I am surprised how getting stuck in immovable traffic for over 150 mins to cover a 15-18 km distance is considered normal in Bangalore. We get accustomed easily I guess. Just sad! #bangaloretraffic pic.twitter.com/mQFnmDyoEe — khyati shukla (@KyaShukla) May 16, 2023 × ‘Work from Road’ One user “thanked” the traffic and wrote about how they got so much done, “Thanks Silk board traffic! Completed pending work, made some calls, did my meditation, Emptied downloads and recycle bin folders. And now thinking what else can I do stuck in this traffic. 1hr journey from Bommanahalli to Silk board signal.” Thanks Silk board traffic! Completed pending work, made some calls, did my meditation, Emptied downloads and recycle bin folders. And now thinking what else can I do stuck in this traffic. 1hr journey from Bommanahalli to Silk board signal. 🙏#Things_todo_in_bengalurutraffic pic.twitter.com/Be1LXy810q — kiran k (@kiranks24) May 16, 2023 × Meanwhile, a user shared a picture, which has since gone viral, showing a woman working on a Rapido bike, on her way to the office. This shot was reportedly taken along the Koramangala-Agara-Outer Ring Road which was referred to as a “Peak Bangalore moment,” as the image highlights the hustle culture of India’s Silicon Valley. Peak Bangalore moment. Women working on a rapido bike ride to the office. #TrafficJam #TrafficAlert #bangaloretraffic #Bangalore #roadblock #peakbangalore pic.twitter.com/bubbMj3Qbs — Nihar Lohiya (@nihar_lohiya) May 16, 2023 × Days after the incident, one user also shared the following meme, "Future Bengaluru - WFR (Work from Road)" FYI, Just for laughs Future Bengaluru - WFR (Work from Road) @PeakBangalore #Bengaluru #OuterRingRoad #Koramangala #BTM #SarjapurRoad #HSR #IRR #EGL #Indiranagar #SilkBoard #TrafficJam #peakbengaluru #WFR #Traffic #Jam #bangaloretraffic #Bangalore #BTP #humour #Jokes #WFH #END pic.twitter.com/UttzuObmO7 — RoadBeku (@roadbeku) May 18, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

‘Work from Road’: Frustrated locals declare new trend in India’s Bengaluru

<p>India's own Silicon Valley city Bengaluru is infamous for its dilapidated public transport system and shoddy infrastructure. Now, it has been revealed that the IT companies in the city lost over $28 million (Rs&nbsp;225 crore) in a single day on August 30&nbsp;as the employees remained stuck in traffic jams for over five hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the&nbsp;Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) in a letter to state chief minister Basavaraj Bommai gave the estimate based on the flooding, caused by the monsoon rains which brought the city to a standstill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Flooding on ORR on August 30 has led to a loss of Rs 225 crore as staff were stuck on the road for more than 5 hours. Inadequate infrastructure on ORR has now reached a crisis level."&nbsp;</p>

<p>ORRCA further added that the traffic snarls were observed even as only 30 per cent of the total traffic on the ring road returned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Even though only 30 per cent&nbsp;of ORR population has returned to working from office, the collapse of the infrastructure has drawn global concern on the city of Bengaluru’s ability to handle further growth. Member companies have made a substantial investment on the ORR,” the letter read.</p>

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<p>Remarking that the stretch granted employment to over a million people and contributed significantly to the economy, the body wrote,&nbsp;“It is estimated that over a half a million people are employed on the Outer Ring Road stretch, starting from Krishnarajapuram to the Central Silk Board area in Bengaluru. The 17 km stretch is also providing direct and indirect employment to over a million people and has a great contribution to the economy of the state.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, India's major IT hub has been lashed by rains incessantly over the last week or so.&nbsp;Karnataka, the southern Indian state of which Bengaluru is a capital has received 820 mm of rainfall. This has affected 27 districts and 187 villages. As per Press Trust of India, nine mm rainfall has been recorded in a 24-hour span affecting 20 villages.</p>

<p>Consequently,&nbsp;the roads have flooded and vehicle owners are having to wade through murky waters. In some cases, people are using motor boats to travel from one place to another.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, a photo started doing the rounds of internet where&nbsp;a volunteer could be seen holding a catfish&nbsp;(locally known as Singhara) caught on the streets of the city.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For years, Bengaluru has remained a meme template for the netizens who quote fun of the city's nightmarish traffic jams.</p>

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India's own Silicon Valley city Bengaluru is infamous for its dilapidated public transport system and shoddy infrastructure. Now, it has been revealed that the IT companies in the city lost over $28 million (Rs 225 crore) in a single day on August 30 as the employees remained stuck in traffic jams for over five hours.

India's own Silicon Valley city Bengaluru is infamous for its dilapidated public transport system and shoddy infrastructure. Now, it has been revealed that the IT companies in the city lost over $28 million (Rs 225 crore) in a single day on August 30 as the employees remained stuck in traffic jams for over five hours. Reportedly, the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) in a letter to state chief minister Basavaraj Bommai gave the estimate based on the flooding, caused by the monsoon rains which brought the city to a standstill. “Flooding on ORR on August 30 has led to a loss of Rs 225 crore as staff were stuck on the road for more than 5 hours. Inadequate infrastructure on ORR has now reached a crisis level." ORRCA further added that the traffic snarls were observed even as only 30 per cent of the total traffic on the ring road returned. "Even though only 30 per cent of ORR population has returned to working from office, the collapse of the infrastructure has drawn global concern on the city of Bengaluru’s ability to handle further growth. Member companies have made a substantial investment on the ORR,” the letter read. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Heavy rainfall floods parts of India | Water logging in India's Bengaluru × Remarking that the stretch granted employment to over a million people and contributed significantly to the economy, the body wrote, “It is estimated that over a half a million people are employed on the Outer Ring Road stretch, starting from Krishnarajapuram to the Central Silk Board area in Bengaluru. The 17 km stretch is also providing direct and indirect employment to over a million people and has a great contribution to the economy of the state.” As reported by WION, India's major IT hub has been lashed by rains incessantly over the last week or so. Karnataka, the southern Indian state of which Bengaluru is a capital has received 820 mm of rainfall. This has affected 27 districts and 187 villages. As per Press Trust of India, nine mm rainfall has been recorded in a 24-hour span affecting 20 villages. Consequently, the roads have flooded and vehicle owners are having to wade through murky waters. In some cases, people are using motor boats to travel from one place to another. Earlier this week, a photo started doing the rounds of internet where a volunteer could be seen holding a catfish (locally known as Singhara) caught on the streets of the city. Read more: Live Catfish caught on flooded road sums up situation in rain-hit Bengaluru For years, Bengaluru has remained a meme template for the netizens who quote fun of the city's nightmarish traffic jams. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: IT companies in Bengaluru lost over $28 million due to employees stuck in traffic jams

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