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Bengaluru's Rainy Drama: When Rains Outshine the Sun and School Bells!

Heavy rains cause chaos in Bengaluru, with schools closed and tech parks flooded! Is Mother Nature showing who's boss?

Bengaluru, often celebrated for its pleasant weather, is currently facing an unusual scenario as students find themselves missing classes due to incessant rains. With heavy showers hitting the city, schools and colleges have reported significantly low attendance. The rains have made commuting a nightmare, leading to traffic snarls and late arrivals for students eagerly trying to make it to class. But fear not, students; those extra hours at home can be spent binging on your favorite shows or mastering that TikTok dance!

Things took a turn when Manyata Tech Park, the bustling hub for tech professionals, experienced severe flooding on October 15. The 300-acre tech park was submerged, disrupting the daily routine of techies who were probably wishing they’d packed that extra pair of socks! Who would have thought that while we usually complain about being tied to our desks, a sudden water world would invite them to experience a new form of 'remote work'?

With weather forecasts predicting continued downpours throughout the week, Bengaluru is under a yellow alert; how's that for colors of the weather? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned residents about unstable weather conditions due to a low-pressure system forming in the southeastern Bay of Bengal. Schools and anganwadi centers have already closed their doors in anticipation of more rain. Remember when we thought excessive homework was the only reason for school closures? Not today!

As we prepare for more rains, residents are advised to stay indoors and work from home if possible. With Mother Nature making her presence felt, it seems like the universe is giving us all a chance to catch up on some much-needed rest. Fun fact: Bengaluru receives an average annual rainfall of about 870 mm. Now that the city is proving it can rain cats and dogs, let's embrace this unexpected holiday and turn our homes into cozy sanctuaries. Meanwhile, the IT capital’s suggestion of 'work from home' isn’t just a trend; it’s a lifeline when floods take over!