Three people were killed and at least 14 workers were trapped when a building under construction collapsed in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The incident took place during heavy rains in Hennur area of ​​the city.
Fire and emergency services teams are at the scene, sources said. He confirmed that the bodies of three people had been found. Rescue operations are underway to rescue trapped workers.
Heavy rains in Bengaluru disrupted life in many parts of the city on Tuesday. Due to waterlogging, roads turned into rivers, and many photos emerged of vehicles half-submerged. In videos shared on social media, people can be seen complaining of water accumulation in their houses due to heavy rains.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told a press conference that the heavy rain situation is being continuously monitored. “We are paying close attention to the development. All necessary preparations have been made. The affected areas are being investigated and rescue measures will be implemented as soon as possible,” he said.
According to the meteorological department’s forecast, heavy rain is still likely to occur in many places in Karnataka today, especially in the inland and coastal areas of southern Karnataka. Apart from this, heavy rainfall is also likely to occur in the neighboring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The Bangalore Municipal Corporation (BBMP) also activated emergency services as local people demanded an immediate solution to the existing problem. Officials also assured that necessary measures will be taken in the affected places to avoid similar situations in the future.
