Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, was once a shining example of rapid urbanisation, job generation, and the growth of new-age businesses. But everything came crashing down when the city had to battle urban flooding in the first two weeks of September 2022. Overnight rain —the heaviest for the month in 75 years — submerged large parts of the city, causing an estimated loss of Rs 225 crore. Watch the video to know how climate change is affecting megacities.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 25,000 for every family affected by flooding caused due to torrential rains in several parts of the city
India managed to put a paltry 134/9 in 20 overs. Quinton de Kock continued the top form with a fifty and took South Africa easily towards victory.
The family hailed from a northern district of Karnataka and they worked as construction labourers in the city
The torrential rains over the past two months have made 2017 the wettest year for Bengaluru
The city has been witnessing continuous downpour for the last few days till this morning
The embankment of Begur lake was destroyed leading to flooding in areas downstream