Viral Video | Bengaluru Founder Captures Electric Pole Exploding During Indiranagar Downpour (WATCH)

A viral video posted by a Bengaluru founder captures electric lines exploding in Indiranagar during intense pre-monsoon storms. The clip has ignited discussions online about the city's infrastructural safety, as the IMD warns of more severe weather ahead.

A Bengaluru founder's video of electric lines in Indiranagar exploding during violent pre-monsoon storms went popular on X, bringing attention to the city's ongoing infrastructural issues. On Thursday, Bengaluru had fresh evening storms that disrupted daily life and slowed traffic on major highways due to the heavy rain and strong winds. There have been reports of heavy rainfall in places like Majestic, MG Road, Gandhinagar, Richmond Circle, Ulsoor, Indiranagar, and Old Airport Road. Rainwater quickly gathered on several roadways, causing long traffic jams and challenging commutes around the city.

In the midst of the rain, Medial founder Niket Raj Dwivedi posted a little video on X that went viral. An electric pole in Indiranagar was seen flashing frequently in the 13-second video before the cables seemed to rupture amid the downpour.

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“Heavy rains in Indiranagar and of course electric wires go brrrr,” Dwivedi wrote while sharing the video.

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Social media users reacted to the video right after, with many expressing worries over the city's exposed electrical infrastructure and wiring.

“Yes very unsafe. I recommend everyone to check pole wiring. I had changed my external wires to insulated ones thru BESCOM. Reason is they put insulation tape rather than the insulation tube. The insulation tape dries out fast exposing the wires,” one user commented.

“it's a short perhaps because the wires are naked. No citizenship activity for this lmao,” commented another. Responding to the comment, Dwivedi said, “Yes the wire was naked and was glowing red before blowing up.”

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Bengaluru over the coming days. The weather department said wind speeds could reach nearly 40 kmph in isolated parts of the city and advised commuters to remain cautious during thunderstorms.