Bengaluru: E-commerce cos suspend deliveries to flooded areas

E-commerce companies have suspended services to some areas of Bengaluru that are severely impacted due to floods. Delivery agent have been facing difficulties in reaching the delivery destinations due to flooded roads. The inundated areas such as parts of Sarjapura, Bellandur, Varthur, Whitefield and Outer Ring Road have become inaccessible due to water-logging.

An executive of a leading e-commerce company told PTI they had to suspend services in certain places as it was not possible for anyone to reach there. “We are waiting for some time to see things settle. Things seem to be improving now in some places,” the executive said.

While an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement, “Safety of our associates is our top most priority. We are evaluating the situation, and ensuring that our associates do not venture in areas with excessive water logging.”