Flooding of several residential pockets has driven many residents out of their homes, especially in and around Whitefield and Varthur. While many have taken shelter in their friends’ and relatives’ houses, many have moved into hotels and service apartments in the region and are waiting for water to recede.
“The floods have been devastating for me. Water entered my house, and I am now temporarily living in a place 12 km away,” said Srinivas Reddy, businessman and resident of Whitefield.
In the wake of the crisis, hotels and lodges have reduced room charges for those seeking refuge. “Only 10% of the rooms have been occupied by the residents till now, that too by those who facing hygiene issues and lack of drinking water. We have reduced the prices of rooms and provided discounts too,” said Virendra N. Kamath, secretary of Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association.
