Bengaluru traffic police warn motorists as heavy rain is forecast
Bengaluru Traffic Police have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel during intense rain and to drive carefully on waterlogged roads. The public was also told not to obstruct underpasses and to use the BTP ASTraM app and official social-media channels for real-time traffic information.
Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a safety advisory urging motorists and the public to exercise caution as heavy rainfall was forecast for the city on Wednesday. The advisory asked people to avoid unnecessary travel during intense spells of rain. Motorists were told to drive carefully, particularly on roads where accumulated water could affect traffic movement and road safety.
The Traffic Police also cautioned people against taking shelter in underpasses during heavy rain if doing so obstructed vehicles and other road users. Commuters using such locations were urged to ensure that traffic flow was not blocked. The department advised the public to use the BTP ASTraM application and the Bengaluru Traffic Police’s social-media platforms for authentic, real-time information about congestion and other incidents.
The Traffic Division said precautionary measures had been taken to manage possible disruptions and maintain the movement of traffic. It appealed to residents to cooperate with the police during the weather event. The advisory was issued in view of the rainfall forecast for Bengaluru on September 30, 2026.
It did not identify specific roads, underpasses or areas expected to experience the most severe waterlogging. The police guidance focused on travel decisions, road conditions and maintaining access through underpasses. It also directed residents towards official information channels rather than providing a detailed list of alternative routes.
The warning comes as the city prepares for possible disruption from heavy rain. Water accumulation can reduce road safety and slow traffic, making careful driving and access to current traffic information especially important, according to the practical guidance in the advisory. The Traffic Police did not announce any road closures in the supplied material.
Residents were asked to follow official updates and cooperate with measures intended to keep traffic moving during periods of heavy rainfall.
This independently written report is based on information supplied by the named publisher. Vertrix News has not independently verified the source report.