Incessant rains have disrupted life in central and southern Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion. The Meteorological Department issued an orange alert, leading to school closures.

Maximum rainfall was recorded at Hampi Nagar; IMD has forecast very heavy rain for Bengaluru and surrounding districts till8.

Bengaluru traffic chaos due to heavy rain, leading to waterlogging, slow movement, and commuters facing transportation challenges.

Check out what New Zealand captain Tom Latham said about the conditions of M Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the first Test against India only on.

"We're looking forward to the challenge, and hopefully we can lean back on the experiences that we've had here the last couple of times that we've toured"

Tom Latham said that the New Zealand team would bank on their seamers to exploit the 'unexpected' rainy and overcast conditions in Bengaluru vs the Indian team. India will host New Zealand for a three-match Test series,

Persistent and occasionally heavy rain in Bengaluru has forced the cancellation of India's training session the day before the first Test against New Zealand at the city's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The session,

As India gear up to face New Zealand in the first Test at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the weather report has painted a gloomy picture on all five days of the series opener. Team India’s final practice session ahead of the Test match was cancelled due to an incessant downpour in the Garden City of India.

The practice session of the Indian team and the Kiwis was interrupted at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium amid intense rains in Bengaluru. The two teams will face each other in the opening Test on October 16,