Tractor, boat ride to office as rains drown Bengaluru; See Pics

These pictures narrate the grim situation of rain-battered Bengaluru as torrential downpour continues in India's Silicon Valley. The situation continues to remain the same, with streets waterlogged, and houses and vehicles partially inundated as some areas in Bengaluru received 150 per cent more rains than the normal level between September 1 and 5.

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Most parts of the Outer Ring Road, Sarjapur road, that houses some IT firms resembled lakes, affecting the movement of traffic. Credit: Twitter/RajathKankar

With Bengaluru reeling under severe waterlogging due to incessant heavy rains, many IT professionals in India's Silicon Valley resorted to tractors to reach their workplaces. Credit: ANI Photo

Using boats and tractors to cross the streets submerged in water by office goers and school children was a common sight this morning in several parts of the city like Yemalur, Rainbow Drive layout, Sunny Brooks Layout, Marathahalli among several others. Credit: Reuters Photo

Many vehicles remain stranded due to waterlogging and people faced many hurdles to commute to places. Credit: Reuters Photo

Several vehicles were submerged in rain water. Credit: Twitter/FutureEquals

Vehicles ply on a waterlogged road following torrential rains in Bengaluru. Credit: Reuters Photo

An aerial view of flooded Rainbow Drive Layout after heavy monsoon rains at Sarjapur. Credit: PTI Photo

Fire fighters evacuate residents from flooded Rainbow Drive Layout after heavy monsoon rains in Bengaluru's Sarjapur. Credit: PTI Photo