Bengaluru’s Saturday evening plans took an unexpected turn as rain swept across the city, triggering traffic snarls, cab woes and a washout at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The downpour tried to play spoilsport, but Garba lovers refused to let the showers dampen their festive spirit.What happened?Rain lashed Bengaluru on Saturday evening as the city geared up for Garba celebrations and sporting action. While commuters struggled to find cabs, cricket fans faced disappointment as the rain halted the much-awaited T20I decider.Traffic: Soaring fares and a scramble for cabsThe downpour left commuters struggling to get around the city, with cab cancellations and soaring fares adding to their woes. Some AC cab fares reportedly touched ₹100 per kilometre, turning even a short ride into an expensive affair.Garba: Rain-soaked, but still dancingGarba venues across Bengaluru turned into a sea of umbrellas, with wet grounds and soaked outfits doing little to deter revellers. Instead of calling it a night, many chose to keep dancing through the downpour.Videos and pictures shared on social media showed people performing Garba in the rain, turning an evening disrupted by the weather into an impromptu celebration. For many, the night became less about perfect steps and more about making memories.Cricket: Rain washes out the deciderCricket fans had little reason to cheer. The India-West Indies T20I series decider at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was abandoned without a result after India made a strong start, recording their fastest men’s T20I fifty.The rain brought the match to a halt, leaving fans without a finish to the contest and the five-match series tied 2-2.The bigger picture: Bengaluru refuses to let the rain spoil the nightSaturday night was a study in contrasts: traffic chaos on the roads, disappointment at the stadium and an unexpected celebration on rain-soaked dance floors. The rain may have stopped the cricket, but Garba went on, one rain-soaked twirl at a time.
