The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Bengaluru on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius and a minimum of around 20 degrees Celsius. The city experienced an unprecedented downpour overnight, leading to significant disruptions on Monday, reminiscent of monsoon flooding, with residents navigating through water and evacuations occurring via inflatable boats in this vibrant urban center.
Tragically, a 35-year-old woman lost her life when a wall collapsed due to the rain, and fallen trees further complicated the situation for both citizens and local authorities. Following a weekend deluge that extended into the week, Bengaluru recorded 130 mm of rain within a mere 12 hours from Sunday evening to early Monday morning, marking the second-highest rainfall in a decade, as reported by officials.
The aftermath of this severe weather resulted in three fatalities, over 500 homes inundated, more than 20 lakes at risk of overflowing, and major underpasses submerged. Key roads transformed into rivers, disrupting traffic, halting BMTC bus services, and leaving commuters stranded throughout the city.
The districts impacted include Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Belagavi, Bidar, Raichur, Yadgir, Davanagere, and Chitradurga. Forecasts indicate that widespread rainfall and thunderstorms will continue throughout the week. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar noted that the city municipality has addressed 70 percent of the 210 identified flood-prone areas, with plans to tackle the remaining 30 percent shortly.
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