Bengaluru: Continuous rains caused houses to collapse, 17 people were buried in the rubble and 3 died

House under construction in Bengaluru collapses due to rain

The impact of incessant rains in Karnataka is now being felt. Due to the heavy rain, an under-construction building collapsed in Babu Sabapalia near Hennur in Bengaluru. More than 20 people were working in the building when the accident occurred. After receiving the news, the police and disaster relief personnel took immediate action and rescued three of the migrant workers and sent them to the hospital. The bodies of three workers have been removed from the rubble of the building. There are still reports that more than 17 people may be buried under the rubble.

Seeing the seriousness of the situation, the fire brigade and disaster relief teams began large-scale rescue operations with the help of JCB. The debris is being removed, according to police. Since the sound came from beneath the ruins, it’s possible that the people trapped inside are still alive. Police said the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon. After receiving the news, the police, fire brigade and disaster relief team immediately rushed to the scene and began to clear the rubble.

Bodies of three workers found

In the process, three injured workers were rescued, and the bodies of three workers were also rescued. Workers who emerged from the rubble alive told police that more than 17 people were buried under the rubble. After hearing the news, the police launched rescue operations with the help of local people. After getting information about the incident, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar spoke to police and government officials over phone.

CM-DCM inventory situation

After taking stock of the situation, the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister have ordered officials to expedite rescue operations and provide better treatment to all the injured. DCP Devraj told the CM and DCM that there may be 17 people still trapped in the rubble. Therefore, rescue and disaster relief work is being stepped up. Let us tell you that it has been raining for three consecutive days in Karnataka. As a result, lives have been severely affected.

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