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Torrential Rains: Water Logging In Several Parts Of Bengaluru, Karnataka On Red Alert

IMD has predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall in the Southern state for the next five days

Mumbai: Several parts of Bengaluru from Kogilu Cross to Kendriya Vihar Apartment, Venkatala village have complained of waterlogging after heavy rains in Karnataka.

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the Bengaluru civic administrative body’s Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta has informed that the water logging in Kendriya  Vihar is because it is close to a lake, adding that heavy rains increased water flow in the lake.

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“Kendriya Vihar, a low-line area has been constructed next to one of the major lakes, Yelahanka Lake. Yesterday in a matter of 2-3 hrs, heavy rain of 138mm led to water inflow in the lake,” said Gaurav Gupta.

He added that the 8ft stormwater drain is insufficient in the given conditions. The civic body is working on a required 30-40ft wide drain, particularly with RCC cement & concrete walls, so that the water doesn’t go into the low-lying areas.

The Chief Commissioner informed that the water will come down soon and emergency supplies are been provided to the residents.

“As of now, from an engineering point of view, there’s no problem, the water will come down. We have deployed many boats, SDRF & other teams, to give emergency supplies to the residents,” said Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commissioner, BBMP.

Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted heavy rains across the state for another two days. Amid the forecast, state authorities are on high alert to face any situation emerging out of copious rainfall.

A PTI report stated that a total of 24 people have lost their lives due to incessant rains across the state since the beginning of this month.

“A total of 24 people lost their lives due to heavy rain in Karnataka. Crop damage at over 5 hectares of land. As many as 658 houses were completely damaged while 8,495 homes were partially damaged. At least 191 livestock were reported dead,” said CMO in a statement.

For the next days, IMD has predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall in the Southern state, including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

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