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Bengaluru Floods Expose Infrastructure Failures as Rainfall Death Toll Reaches Three

Heavy rains have submerged large parts of the city, prompting rescue efforts, government inspections, and renewed focus on outdated drainage systems.

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Vehicles partially submerged at the basement of an apartment following heavy rains, at Wilson Garden in Bengaluru, Monday,
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Overview

  • Over 130 mm of rain fell in 12 hours, flooding over 500 homes, submerging streets, and disrupting traffic across Bengaluru.
  • Three fatalities have been confirmed, including a woman killed by a collapsed wall and two individuals electrocuted while pumping water from a flooded apartment.
  • The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has deployed emergency teams to pump water and assist stranded residents, while long-term drainage upgrades are being planned.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar will inspect affected areas on May 21, with ₹5 lakh compensation announced for the family of the deceased woman.
  • The India Meteorological Department has extended a yellow alert for Bengaluru through May 22, forecasting continued heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.