Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society on Tuesday evening released an advisory urging IT, BT (Biotech firms) and private companies to allow their employees to work from home on Wednesday due to heavy rain forecast in Bengaluru, reported TOI.
The advisory states, “In the light of continuous and heavy rain in the city and an orange alert issued by the meteorological department, we are prioritizing the safety and well-being of all employees working in IT, BT and private companies located in Bengaluru.
As transportation may be disrupted due to flooding, waterlogging and traffic congestion, commuting to office premises could pose risks. As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that IT, BT and private companies permit their employees to work from home on Oct 16, 2024.”
An official from Outer Ring Road Companies Association told TOI the it had received the advisory from KITS.
Areas housing major technology companies like Manyata Tech Park on Outer Ring Road (ORR) and tech hubs like Sarjapur were among the affected.
Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Tuesday left residents of Yelahanka, Mahadevapura, and the eastern zone grappling with severe flooding. It affected nearly 150 homes and several key roads, disrupting traffic flow.
Yelahanka suffered the most, with over 118 houses water-logged, while Mahadevapura saw 20 homes impacted by the floodwaters. The downpour also caused the uprooting of 39 trees and downed 55 branches, with Yelahanka reporting 10 uprooted trees and seven in the west zone.
Areas such as Sai Layout in Horamavu, Rachenahalli in Jakkur, Kendriya Vihar in Yelahanka, and NC Colony in Pottery Town experienced significant flooding. Residents voiced their frustration over the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike's failure to address the ongoing problem of waterlogging in the city.
The advisory states, “In the light of continuous and heavy rain in the city and an orange alert issued by the meteorological department, we are prioritizing the safety and well-being of all employees working in IT, BT and private companies located in Bengaluru.
As transportation may be disrupted due to flooding, waterlogging and traffic congestion, commuting to office premises could pose risks. As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that IT, BT and private companies permit their employees to work from home on Oct 16, 2024.”
An official from Outer Ring Road Companies Association told TOI the it had received the advisory from KITS.
Areas housing major technology companies like Manyata Tech Park on Outer Ring Road (ORR) and tech hubs like Sarjapur were among the affected.
Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Tuesday left residents of Yelahanka, Mahadevapura, and the eastern zone grappling with severe flooding. It affected nearly 150 homes and several key roads, disrupting traffic flow.
Yelahanka suffered the most, with over 118 houses water-logged, while Mahadevapura saw 20 homes impacted by the floodwaters. The downpour also caused the uprooting of 39 trees and downed 55 branches, with Yelahanka reporting 10 uprooted trees and seven in the west zone.
Areas such as Sai Layout in Horamavu, Rachenahalli in Jakkur, Kendriya Vihar in Yelahanka, and NC Colony in Pottery Town experienced significant flooding. Residents voiced their frustration over the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike's failure to address the ongoing problem of waterlogging in the city.
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