How to Report Potholes Near You in Bangalore?

Bangalore’s roads are no strangers to potholes, especially during monsoon season. These craters not only damage vehicles but also pose serious safety risks to commuters. 

Fortunately, the BBMP and other civic bodies now offer digital platforms to make pothole repair and road damage complaint filing faster and more transparent.

This guide walks you through how to raise pothole complaints in Bangalore, track potholes in road repair, and ensure your road pothole repair request reaches the right authorities.

BBMP’s WhatsApp bot offers one of the fastest and most accessible ways to report potholes in Bangalore. With just a photo, location, and a short message, citizens can file a road damage complaint directly from their phone—no app download or login required. It’s ideal for quick, on-the-go pothole repair requests, especially during daily commutes.

Step 1: Scan the QR Code

 Alternatively, tap here to launch the official BBMP WhatsApp chatbot and start your pothole complaint.

Step 2: Share Pothole Location

Tap the + icon in WhatsApp > Select Location > Click Send your current location > Move the marker to the exact pothole spot and Send.

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Step 3: Track Your Complaint

Namma Pothole is a government-registered MSME civic tech platform for urban road safety that you can use to report potholes and monitor complaint status, updates, and resolution in real-time.

To make your pothole complaint more effective on social media, start by capturing a clear photo or video of the pothole, ideally with nearby landmarks or street signs visible. Enable location tagging to help BBMP pinpoint the exact spot.

Tag the right authorities like @GBA_office, @GBAChiefComm, @ICCCBengaluru, , @DKShivakumar your local MLA, and @BlrCityPolice if it’s a traffic hazard. Use civic hashtags such as #BangalorePotholes, #BBMP, and include your complaint reference number if already filed via app or WhatsApp.

Keep your message concise and actionable, making it easy for officials and fellow citizens to engage and amplify..

A community-powered platform to report potholes and damaged roads, the BBMP Live Pothole Map lets citizens see reported issues in real time, track repair progress, and contribute by adding new reports. This ensures greater transparency and helps both residents and authorities work together to make Bengaluru’s roads safer.

Reporting potholes in Bangalore is no longer a bureaucratic maze—it’s a citizen-powered process with multiple accessible channels. Whether you choose WhatsApp, mobile apps, helpline numbers, email, or BBMP’s live pothole map, each method plays a role in making our roads safer and more accountable. Use the tools, escalate when needed, and help ensure that road damage complaints lead to real, visible change. Your voice matters—and now, it’s easier than ever to be heard.