One person died and several others were feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in the Horamavu Agara area in the eastern part of Bengaluru amid heavy rain.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy criticised the Congress government in Karnataka for its handling of recent rainfall that has led to widespread flooding and waterlogging in Bengaluru.
The India Meteorological Department released a weather warning on Tuesday for the next five days, affecting various regions of eastern India amid the northeast monsoon rainfall activity over the southeast peninsular region.
Speaking to the media, Siddaramiah said "We have been monitoring the situation. All necessary preparations are underway. Surveys of the affected areas are also being conducted, and relief measures will be implemented promptly."
After incessant rains in Bengaluru led to waterlogging in the streets causing trouble to the residents, Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) on Tuesday attacked the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for their so-called 'visionary' governance.
Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru on Monday night led to flight disruptions at Kempegowda International Airport. More than 20 were flights delayed and 4 flights were diverted to Chennai, an official said.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 21: On October 20, 2024, Gleneagles BGS Hospital's 'Pink Wave' initiative celebrated its ninth anniversary with the highly anticipated 'Pink Up the Pace 2024' run. Despite relentless rain, over 1,000 spirited participants turned out to demonstrate their