Bengaluru Rain: Power Cuts 20 Times in an Hour, Doctor's Viral Rant on 'Ancient Systems'

• Bengaluru experienced moderate rainfall and thundershowers, bringing relief from heat but causing chaos.
• Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy, a cardiologist, vented on X about 20 power cuts in an hour, criticizing 'ancient and unreliable' basic technology.
• His post went viral, sparking discussions on infrastructure, politics, and the city's preparedness for rain.
• Users highlighted issues like dangling overhead wires and suggested underground cabling for a long-term solution.
• The rain also caused fallen tree branches, minor waterlogging, and traffic disruptions, though temperatures dropped.