Commuters push their two-wheelers through a waterlogged road after heavy rain, near Kendriya Vihar apartment, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. (PTI Photo)
In the last 24 hours till 8.30 am today, Bengaluru has received 23.6 mm rainfall.
Schools and Anganwadi centres remained shut in Bengaluru Urban district on Wednesday in view of a heavy rain forecast. In the last 24 hours till 8.30 am today, Bengaluru has received 23.6 mm rainfall and, according to the India Meteorological Department forecast, the city will witness a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain/thundershowers very likely and heavy rains at times.
The Karnataka government has recommended to information technology, biotechnology, electronics and private companies to permit their employees to work from home on Wednesday.
“In light of the yellow alert and anticipated bad weather, we prioritise safety and well-being of employees working in IT, BT and private companies,” the advisory issued by the Department of IT-BT and Electronics said. A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.
Bengaluru Building Collapse
Meanwhile, four more bodies were recovered during the search and rescue operation after an under-construction building collapsed in Babusapalya, Bengaluru, police said on Wednesday.
Teams from the fire and emergency department, National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been pressed into rescue operations since the incident occurred on Tuesday, they said.
The incident occurred at a time when the city was witnessing heavy downpour. One worker was killed and his body was recovered by the rescue team on Tuesday.
“So far, five bodies have been recovered and five others are injured. An operation is underway to trace another three who are suspected to be trapped,” D Devaraja, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Bengaluru) said. The total number of people rescued so far is 13, he said.
