Heavy rains kill 1 in India's Bengaluru
Published May 20th, 2025 - 06:08 GMT
ALBAWABA - An Indian official revealed that at least one person was killed after torrential rains swamped parts of the country's tech capital, Bengaluru. Also Read Severe floods kill tens of people in the US
Videos were shared on social media showing huge floods inside the city covering most of the streets and crashing into the buildings.
"Storm water drains are encroached upon, the drains are shallow and small, and they are filled with silt," Chief Minister of Karnataka state Siddaramaiah stated on Monday, adding "Instructions have been given to the municipal corporation multiple times to clear them, and work is still ongoing."
Siddaramaiah then continued that it was a "matter of sorrow that a woman lost her life" in Bengaluru, which is a place for over 10 million people.
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