Bengaluru rains: It rained misery in Bengaluru once again on Tuesday. Heavy rain, thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms lashed the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
The authorities are chalking out a plan to set up temporary monsoon control rooms spread across the city.
The pre-monsoon rains in Bengaluru have caused havoc for the past twp months. Total 52 people have died between April and May, according to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah. While some died after trees fell on them, some perished in thunder strikes or were washed away in rainwater.
Heavy rains in Mysuru
Old Mysuru region was also crippled by torrential rains. Several trees in the city were uprooted and branches crashed into high-tension power lines, leading to power outages in many areas.
As the weather continues to pound the city, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has reportedly chalked out a plan to set up temporary monsoon control rooms spread across the city. To begin with, the authorities plan to set up 63 of these control rooms at sub-divisional level. They will be put in operation by June 1.
The city is also facing several issues on the infrastructural level, including newly emerging sinkholes and flooded streets, posing severe risks to commuters.
A sinkhole as deep as 4 ft was reported to have formed in the BTM layout of the Silicon City area, one of the hardest-hit regions of Bengaluru. This is third such sinkhole that has formed in the last 15 days. The sinkholes have been causing long traffic jams, further adding to the traffic issue in the city.
Chief minister Siddaramaiah chairs meeting
On Tuesday chief minister Siddaramaiah chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of all districts and CEOs of Zilla Panchayats to discuss disaster management amid the rains.
He attended the meeting through video conferencing. Siddaramaiah said rains have caused significant damage to properties, and directed officials concerned to provide immediate relief. He further said the authorities will have to face strict action in case of dereliction of duty.
“Pre-monsoon showers have started in several parts, pre-monsoons are from April to June. This time, pre-monsoon showers have been 10 per cent above normal. In this, about 52 people have lost their lives so far, 331 livestock loss has been reported, crop loss has been reported in 20,000 hectares, and 814 houses have been damaged,” Siddaramaiah told reporters after the meeting.
He further said that the state was taking all measures to ensure immediate relief for the families of the deceased.
“We have already provided compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased. Also, it has been decided to provide relief to livestock loss, and to assess the damage caused to houses and provide immediate relief,” he said.
Underpasses where water gets logged during rain should be shut for traffic, and it should be cleared scientifically, he said.
Techie drowns at underpass
On Sunday, a 22-year-old techie drowned after her car got stuck in neck-deep water at KR Circle underpass, just a stone’s throw from Vidhana Soudha. She was travelling with her family.
Five of the family and the driver were rescued with the help of people.
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