Rain havoc in Bengaluru: CM and seven Ministers draw flak
2 years, 7 months ago

Rain havoc in Bengaluru: CM and seven Ministers draw flak

The Hindu  

The video of a man wading through chest deep water at the flooded Nayandahalli junction on May 17 night, mockingly thanking Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai for a ‘new swimming pool’ has gone viral. In the absence of an elected council in the civic body, the State Government, particularly the seven ministers from the city and the Chief Minister who holds charge of the city, drew a lot of flak from the people not only for the way the city was flooded after Tuesday’s rains, but also at what many termed ‘apathy’. This prompted many Ministers, including the Chief Minister, to step outside their homes and visit rain-affected areas in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited rain-affected areas in Hosakerehalli, Padmanabha Nagar and Ideal Homes Layout at R.R.

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Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly
1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly

Hindustan Times  

A total of 133 people died in Karnataka due to rains this year, said Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly on Friday. Krishna Byre Gowda Speaking in the assembly, Gowda said, “The state has received 20 per cent above-normal rainfall this year, but it was uneven, with some areas receiving less rain. A total of 133 people have …

TN Government to request central teams to assess rain damages: CM Stalin
3 weeks, 3 days ago

TN Government to request central teams to assess rain damages: CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

Asked what sort of assistance the State government will be expecting from the union government, the CM said, "Rains continue in many districts. Stating that he has monitored the rain situation in other districts by speaking to the collectors, the CM said, "As far as Villupuram district is concerned, unprecedented rainfall has been recorded there—the situation there is being monitored …

Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Expert: Bengaluru should adopt proven solutions to flooding

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Tech hub Bengaluru has transformed into a waterlogged nightmare, with back-to-back floods in 2022, 2023, and again this year. Dr Ranga Raju, a specialist who has advised the Supreme Court and high courts on major water disputes, expressed frustration in a recent interview with The New Indian Express. Cities like New York, Washington, Tokyo, London and Hong Kong have …

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change

The Hindu  

Bengaluru has been hit hard by heavy rainfall this week, causing widespread flooding. The city was under a yellow alert for moderate to heavy rainfall, with lightning and thunder accompanying the heavy downpour. The high vulnerability of Bengaluru to flooding is due to several factors, including its high population density, limited green space, and high urbanisation rates. The city's infrastructure, …

Civic Bodies to Stop Unauthorized Construction: Government Announces Powers to Stop Construction of Unsafe Buildings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Civic Bodies to Stop Unauthorized Construction: Government Announces Powers to Stop Construction of Unsafe Buildings

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government gives civic bodies powers to stop illegal constructions. The government has given the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), and the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) the power to stop unauthorized construction and registration of such properties. The government is also focusing on clearing encroachments and clearing the backlog of flood damage claims.

Heavy Rains Cause Devastation in Karnataka, 25 Dead and Crops Destroyed
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Cause Devastation in Karnataka, 25 Dead and Crops Destroyed

New Indian Express  

Heavy rains in Karnataka have caused widespread damage, resulting in 25 deaths and significant crop losses. The state has received 181mm of rain in the past 100 years, which is 58mm more than the average rainfall. The government has declared compensation for loss of life and property damage, with a focus on agriculture and horticulture crops.

Bengaluru Traffic: A Shining Example of City Spirit in the Face of Challenges
2 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic: A Shining Example of City Spirit in the Face of Challenges

ABP News  

Bengaluru's traffic woes resurfaced after heavy rainfall, with commuters facing severe delays. The Electronic City flyover was submerged, leading to widespread traffic congestion. Social media platforms were flooded with user-generated content, highlighting the contrast between the city's infrastructure claims and the reality of pothole-ridden roads. While the Bengaluru traffic police are praised for their efforts, some users have called for …

City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods
2 months ago

City Under Siege: Bengaluru Battles Unprecedented Floods

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces widespread flooding aftermath of heavy rains. The city has been hit hard by the torrential downpour, with water entering buses, submerged cars, and boats navigating the roads for rescue operations. The situation has caused significant damage to property and infrastructure, with several areas being completely inundated. The Deputy Chief Minister has visited affected areas and announced compensation measures …

Congress Govt's Venice-like Grip on Bengaluru: A City Struggling to Breathe
2 months ago

Congress Govt's Venice-like Grip on Bengaluru: A City Struggling to Breathe

Hindustan Times  

Congress Minister HD Kumaraswamy has compared the situation in Bengaluru to the Italian city of Venice, highlighting the widespread flooding and waterlogging caused by recent rains. He expressed his concern over the government's handling of the crisis and the lack of focus on infrastructure development despite the city's growing population.

Flooded Apartment Complex in Bengaluru: Residents Face Challenges
2 months ago

Flooded Apartment Complex in Bengaluru: Residents Face Challenges

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspected the flood-affected areas in Tata Nagar in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The situation is very bad, with severe waterlogging and a closed drainage system. The residents are facing problems caused by waterlogging, and no government help has arrived. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in South Interior and coastal …

Flooded Apartment Complex in Bengaluru: A Second Wave of Disaster
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2 months ago

Flooded Apartment Complex in Bengaluru: A Second Wave of Disaster

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Bengaluru apartment complex, with several residents being rescued from their flooded apartments. The complex, located in Yelahanka, was among the worst affected areas, with waterlogging reported in the compound. The incident comes just a week after a similar flood caused significant damage in the area.

Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in Northern Karnataka, With Bridge Collapse and Exam Disruption
2 months ago

Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in Northern Karnataka, With Bridge Collapse and Exam Disruption

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in northern Karnataka, with over 40 houses submerged in Haveri district and a bridge completely washed away in Davanagere. The floods have caused extensive damage to crops and infrastructure, leaving residents and farmers in a state of despair. The government has set up relief centres to provide assistance to those affected, but many residents refuse to …

Heavy Rain and Flooding Disrupt City Life in Bengaluru
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2 months ago

Heavy Rain and Flooding Disrupt City Life in Bengaluru

News 18  

Heavy rains cause waterlogging on roads and disrupt daily life in Bengaluru. Over 20 flights are delayed and several others are diverted, with schools and colleges shut due to safety concerns. Heavy rain lashes parts of the city, causing flooding and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department issues an orange alert for Bengaluru, indicating moderate to heavy rain in the …

Mandalas Cry for Help: MNCs Considering Relocating From Bengaluru Due to Poor Infrastructure
2 months ago

Mandalas Cry for Help: MNCs Considering Relocating From Bengaluru Due to Poor Infrastructure

ABP News  

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has expressed his frustration over the poor road conditions on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Bengaluru. Pai called out the government for their negligence and said that MNCs are considering relocating their offices to cities outside the state due to these issues. He highlighted the lack of action taken by the authorities to address …

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Bengaluru, Traffic Disruption
2 months ago

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Bengaluru, Traffic Disruption

The Hindu  

Heavy rains continue to affect Bengaluru, causing flooding on major roads and apartment basements. The city received moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, with a total of 19.7 mm recorded in Bengaluru and 15.2 mm in the HAL area. The rain caused severe traffic congestion, with several key junctions and roads completely flooded. The underpass in Rajarajeshwari Nagar was also affected, making …

Bengaluru Brace for Intense Evening Rain and Thunderstorms
2 months ago

Bengaluru Brace for Intense Evening Rain and Thunderstorms

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is expected to experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms later today, starting from around 4.30-5.00 PM. The city is bracing for isolated lightning, with some areas experiencing brief but intense downpours. The weather forecast predicts a minimum temperature of 20.49°C and a maximum of 26.67°C, with disaster response teams deployed to assist with relief efforts.

Karnataka's Resilience Under Fire: Oppositions' Criticism of Bengaluru's Waterlogging
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's Resilience Under Fire: Oppositions' Criticism of Bengaluru's Waterlogging

Live Mint  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed his strong criticism of the Opposition parties for their remarks about Bengaluru's waterlogging situation due to heavy rains. He urges them to stop tarnishing the image of India's Silicon Valley and to instead work together to address the issue.

Heavy rain leaves parts of Bengaluru inundated
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain leaves parts of Bengaluru inundated

The Hindu  

Following heavy rainfall on Saturday night, several areas in the city were inundated, and 15 trees and 44 tree branches came crashing down. Apartments, layouts inundated In Yelahanka, the basement of Kendriya Vihar apartments was flooded, leaving vehicles submerged in water as a 50 feet of the compound wall collapsed, causing water from Yelahanka Lake to flood the apartment premises. …

West Bengal Weather Today: Floods fuel political tensions as heavy rains continue to disrupt life
2 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal Weather Today: Floods fuel political tensions as heavy rains continue to disrupt life

The Hindu  

Kolkata As heavy rains continued to lash Kolkata and large parts of south Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked government officials to stay vigilant about flood situations and water borne diseases. The West Bengal State administration and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed multiple times that this flood is “man-made” due to unrestricted water release from DVC dams. On September …

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain
3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday chaired an administrative review meeting in the State’s Purba Bardhaman to assess the flood situation in the region and urged the administration to remain alert in the wake of cyclonic storm formation in the Bay of Bengal. The Chief Minister who distributed relief materials to the people said all officers and staff …

Home minister Amit Shah speaks to Andhra, Telangana CMs; takes stock of rain, flood situation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Home minister Amit Shah speaks to Andhra, Telangana CMs; takes stock of rain, flood situation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said. He also assured the two chief ministers—N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana—of all possible help …

Bengaluru’s rains, traffic and water shortage add to blues; here’s how infrastructure challenges impact property prices
4 months ago

Bengaluru’s rains, traffic and water shortage add to blues; here’s how infrastructure challenges impact property prices

Hindustan Times  

Availability of essential services like healthcare and schooling, easy connectivity to workplace and supply of Cauvery water: These were the top three priorities for a techie-lawyer couple in Bengaluru who booked a 3 BHK property in North Bengaluru last month. Bengaluru’s rains, traffic and water shortage add to blues: How infrastructure challenges impact property prices Meanwhile Manaal Desai, a 29-year-old …

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery
4 months, 1 week ago

Every spell leaves Bengaluru in a flood of misery

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Every time the city receives heavy rain, roads turn into rivers, homes get flooded, underpasses become death traps, and business gets affected. Citizens and civic activists are left wondering if the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike learns any lessons at all and why it can’t take permanent measures to prevent a repeat of rain-related emergencies. Many residents, frustrated with having …

Bengaluru rains: Ordeal of residents in layouts prone to flooding continues
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru rains: Ordeal of residents in layouts prone to flooding continues

The Hindu  

The daily wage labourers residing at an independent house at Sri Sai Layout woke up when their shirts started to feel moist, only to see water surrounding them. Neelufar Ahmed, the owner of the house who has rented the ground floor to daily wage labourers, said at least 25-30 houses in the layout were flooded following heavy rain on Sunday …

Heavy rainfall brings Bengaluru to its knees
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rainfall brings Bengaluru to its knees

The Hindu  

Moderate to heavy rain that lashed the city between late Sunday night and Monday morning brought Bengaluru to its knees, even as at least six persons, including four children, were injured in tree falls. People woke up on Monday to inundated roads and houses in multiple areas, forcing many to choose work from home option, while many made frantic calls …

Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour
4 months, 1 week ago

Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/Jaipur, Eight people were killed in Rajasthan, roads were blocked and normal life was brought to a halt in different parts of the country on Monday as rain wreaked havoc. Eight killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan; Bengaluru goes under water after downpour Heavy rainfall has created a flood-like situation in Karauli and Hindaun of Rajasthan, where 22 people …

Bengaluru Rains: Heavy rain disrupts life; IMD predicts light to moderate rains
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Rains: Heavy rain disrupts life; IMD predicts light to moderate rains

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faced significant disruption on Monday, August 5 evening as heavy rains caused severe traffic jams across the city. By 11:30 pm on Monday, the IMD reported 38.1 mm of rainfall at its Bengaluru city observatory and 28 mm at the HAL airport observatory. Rainfall in coastal Karnataka Shirali Pto 9 mm, Manki 4 mm, Kadra 4 mm, Gersoppa 3 …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should first focus on flood relief works rather than spend time giving explanations to the party high command about scandals that the government was embroiled in. Expressing his unhappiness over the flood relief works, Mr. Ashok said: “You should stop visits to New …

Bengaluru rains: Heavy spell creates havoc, trees uprooted and metro services disrupted
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru rains: Heavy spell creates havoc, trees uprooted and metro services disrupted

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru on Sunday night, creating a massive civic menace once again. The uprooted trees also temporarily disrupted metro services on the Purple line. Bengaluru rains: Heavy spell creates havoc, trees uprooted and metro disrupted In an announcement, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro said, “Due to a tree branch falling on the metro tracks just after Trinity Station towards MG …

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm Lash Several Parts Of Bengaluru; Metro Services & Traffic Disrupted
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm Lash Several Parts Of Bengaluru; Metro Services & Traffic Disrupted

News 18  

Heavy rains accompanied with thunderstorms lashed Karnataka’s capital city Bengaluru on Sunday evening disrupting several daily services for the general public in the city. #BengaluruRain pic.twitter.com/nrDQrJv86Q— Harish Upadhya June 2, 2024 In it’s official forecast, the weather office said, “Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds is likely over the next seven …

CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar tour across Bengaluru to inspect flood-prone areas
7 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar tour across Bengaluru to inspect flood-prone areas

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar inspected flood-prone areas in Bengaluru ahead of the state monsoon season. CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar tour Bengaluru to inspect flood-prone areas Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, “More rains are expected in June and the BBMP officials are asked to be prepared. Meanwhile, DK Shivakumar said that …

Bengaluru Rains: CM Siddaramaiah Inspects Flood Preparedness as Pre-Monsoon Showers Hit City
7 months ago

Bengaluru Rains: CM Siddaramaiah Inspects Flood Preparedness as Pre-Monsoon Showers Hit City

News 18  

In an effort to shake off the tag of ‘flood city’ from Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar decided to take the matter into their hands and go on city rounds to assess the city’s flood preparedness. On the question of when the BBMP elections would be held, Siddaramaiah reacted, “We will think about it …

12 years on, Ramakrishna Nagar in Bengaluru continues to flood
7 months ago

12 years on, Ramakrishna Nagar in Bengaluru continues to flood

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Following the moderate rainfall last week, dozens of homes were flooded with stormwater and sewage water. Despite several complaints to the BBMP and BWSSB in the past, the plight of many houses in Ramakrishna Nagar is the same for the past twelve years, and the issue has not been resolved. An activist Gulab Pasha said, “The residents of the …

Rainy days continue in Bengaluru as villas and roads get flooded
7 months ago

Rainy days continue in Bengaluru as villas and roads get flooded

The Hindu  

Cars and bikes were damaged in a residential complex’s basement, while roads were flooded in various other parts, as Bengaluru received heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain resulted in flooded roads in Yelahanka, Byatarayanapura, Hessarghatta Road, Hebbal, and other parts of North Bengaluru and Central Business District areas. The primary cause of water entering the apartment …

Bengaluru rains: Here is how to alert civic body about vulnerable trees around
7 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru rains: Here is how to alert civic body about vulnerable trees around

Hindustan Times  

After hundreds of trees were uprooted in Bengaluru over the last few weeks due to gusty winds and heavy rains, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike asked the residents of the city to report about any vulnerable trees which are in dangerous position around them. Bengaluru rains: Here is how to alert civic body about dangerous trees around Here is how …

Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru saw another heavy spell of rain on Thursday as the yellow alert was in place. Bengaluru traffic police deployed their staff in many areas to decongest the traffic due to heavy rain in the city. Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night The most crucial bottlenecks in the city faced traffic snarls due to …

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic chaos in Bengaluru
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic chaos in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru was thrown into disarray on Monday as heavy rainfall inundated several areas, leading to severe waterlogging and widespread traffic disruptions across the city. Some of the areas that saw slow-moving traffic due to waterlogging were Hennur Main Road, PG Halli, HQTC Bus stop, Ramamurthy Nagar Underpass and Hebbal Circle bus stop. In addition to the traffic chaos, the heavy …

Bengaluru residents rejoice city's first heavy rain; Others lament over waterlogging, traffic
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru residents rejoice city's first heavy rain; Others lament over waterlogging, traffic

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru city was blessed with heavy bouts of rain on Friday along with thunder and lightening. The Bengaluru city traffic police department issued a waterlogging alert via social media after the city was blessed with its first heavy spell of rain in over five months. A resident also shared a video of rain water harvesting, writing, “The first collection of …

Respite as Bengaluru receives rain for the second day
8 months ago

Respite as Bengaluru receives rain for the second day

The Hindu  

Brief spells of light rainfall cooled parts of the city for the second consecutive day on Saturday. While several parts witnessed slight drizzle and light rainfall, Bengaluru Rural district recorded 1.5 mm of rainfall. Bidar, Kalaburagi and other parts of North Karnataka also received moderate to heavy rainfall Citizens in Bengaluru have been longing for rains as temperature was soaring. …

Bengaluru blessed with rain for a second day, residents rejoice | Videos
8 months ago

Bengaluru blessed with rain for a second day, residents rejoice | Videos

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru city was blessed with rain for a second day after a dry spell that lasted nearly five months long, and residents rejoiced on social media, posting videos and photos of the light showers. “Finally it's raining across South Bangalore!” A user wrote on X, formerly Twitter, and shared a video of rain. Here are some other videos of Bengaluru …

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar
8 months ago

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he will make sure the supply of Cauvery river water to the residents of Bengaluru by "hook or by crook". READ | 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report In a video clip surfaced on social media Shivakumar was purportedly heard saying to the residents of an …

DK Shivakumar accuses Centre of ‘stepmotherly treatment’ to Karnataka over development funds
8 months, 4 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar accuses Centre of ‘stepmotherly treatment’ to Karnataka over development funds

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress Chief and State Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has accused the Centre of "stepmotherly treatment" to Karnataka regarding funds for several development projects amid drought conditions. Earlier on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to immediately release grants under the …

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru is combating severe water scarcity ahead of summer, many housing communities in the IT capital are already clueless about handling the situation in peak summer. The borewells have dried up and the prices of water tankers have skyrocketed already, making things worse for the residents, especially in the east Bengaluru area. How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing …

Bengaluru water crisis: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if issue persists, offers 7-point suggestions
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru water crisis: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if issue persists, offers 7-point suggestions

India TV News  

Bengaluru water crisis: Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya issued a stern warning to carry out protests outside Vidhana Soudha if the Congress-led government in Karnataka fails to swiftly address the drinking water crisis gripping Bengaluru. Following a discussion with Ram Prasath Manohar, the chairman of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Surya emphasized that BJP leaders in the …

'Bengaluru water crisis to worsen if there is no...’: Here's how the city is dealing with half-bucket baths
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Bengaluru water crisis to worsen if there is no...’: Here's how the city is dealing with half-bucket baths

Live Mint  

Bengaluru water crisis has taken a toll on one of India’s bonafide metropolitan cities. Residents of the city have been left scrambling with exorbitant rates of water tankers Bengaluru water crisis has taken a toll on one of India’s bona fide metropolitan cities with a population of above 13 million. Residents of the city have been left scrambling due to …

‘Borewell at my house also dried up…’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar amid water woes in Bengaluru
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Borewell at my house also dried up…’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar amid water woes in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said more than 3000 borewells in Bengaluru, including the one at his house, have dried up amid the ongoing water crisis. Assuring that officials are working seriously to solve the state capital's water woes, the DCM said the government will try to provide water to the public at reasonable rates. Earlier, an …

What is Karnataka govt doing to solve Bengaluru water crisis? Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reveals action plan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What is Karnataka govt doing to solve Bengaluru water crisis? Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reveals action plan

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the government has identified 50 per cent of the borewells in Bengaluru that have dried up. We have called for a meeting on Monday 12 pm to discuss tackling drinking water issue in Bengaluru,” he added. On Monday, chief minister Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone of the Vrishabhavati lift irrigation …

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on
1 year ago

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on

India Today  

Amid heavy rain causing widespread damage in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force and the Navy undertook relief and rescue operations. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited a relief centre on Thursday to distribute relief items to flood-affected people in Thoothukudi and also took stock of the situation. Houses were flooded and streets remained waterlogged in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin's …

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations
1 year ago

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations

India TV News  

Widespread damage ensued in Tamil Nadu as heavy rain lashed the region, prompting relief and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force and Navy. Stranded individuals were rescued from various parts of south Tamil Nadu, with Indian Navy personnel distributing food and relief materials in Madurai and Tuticorin on Wednesday. The office of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the Centre's …

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on
1 year ago

Houses flooded, streets waterlogged amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, rescue op on

India Today  

Amid heavy rain causing widespread damage in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force and the Navy undertook relief and rescue operations. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited a relief centre on Thursday to distribute relief items to flood-affected people in Thoothukudi and also took stock of the situation. Houses were flooded and streets remained waterlogged in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin's …

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