The city of Bengaluru witnessed unprecedented rainfall on June 2, Sunday, shattering a 133-year-old record for the highest rainfall in a single day in June, according to weather officials. The deluge led to waterlogging in various parts of the city, disrupting normal life and causing traffic congestion as incessant rains persisted.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) data revealed that Bengaluru experienced a record-breaking rainfall of 111.1 mm on June 2, marking the highest single-day rainfall in 133 years. This surpassed the previous record set on June 16, 1891, when the city received 101.6 mm of rainfall.

Several areas in Bengaluru, including Jayanagar, Electronic City, MG Road, Indiranagar, and Frazer Town, grappled with waterlogging issues and incidents of fallen trees due to the heavy downpour. The adverse weather conditions even led to a disruption in metro services after a tree fell on the Metro track near Trinity Metro station.

Power outages were reported in various parts of the city as well, exacerbating the situation for residents. The India Meteorological Department warned of continued intense rainfall in Bengaluru due to the onset of the southwest monsoon.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced plans to visit the rain-affected areas to assess the situation and address concerns promptly. However, BJP leader and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya criticized the Congress government, alleging its failure to prevent waterlogging despite being in power for over a year.

As the monsoon advances further over Karnataka, the weather department issued a yellow alert for several districts, including Bengaluru, until June 5. Coastal districts like Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada, along with several others in north and south interior Karnataka, are expected to experience heavy rainfall in the coming days, according to officials.