Bengaluru rains: Record rainfall exposes IT Capital; Senior citizen stuck in flooded house dies of cardiac arrest 

BENGALURU: Record rainfall exposes chinks of IT Capital, patiently carried in flood water covered roads, 86-year-old died of cardiac arrest. The record rainfall in August month has brought Bengaluru City to its knees and exposed the existing chinks of IT Capital and its Corridor Mahadevpura in particular. 

The layout was flooded after Halanayakanahalli Lake swelled as a result 300 homes were flooded; the water was four feet above the ground. There were also reports of a senior citizen's death allegedly due to a heart attack as his home was flooded. However, BBMP officials say the death was due to slipping in the bathroom and due to him being a comorbid patient.

The patient was identified as Srinivasa Ramarao. The BBMP Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Markandeya told The New Indian Express that the incident was reported at around 10:30 am on Wednesday.

"He slipped in the bathroom and was being taken out in the flooded roads and BBMP also arranged a boat and later shifted him to the ambulance but he died on the way. He was a comorbid patient," said the AEE.

It is said that the layout was formed 25 years ago and is a part of the Halanayakanahalli lake wetland and as the City received over 350 mm of rainfall in August, the lakes have reached maximum capacity and caused floods. 

As the City is facing a flood-like situation due to continuous rains in the evening and midnight hours, CM Bommai convened a meeting with officials at his residence on Wednesday. On Thursday he is expected to visit the flood-hit areas. According to the CM, "Bommanahalli and Mahadevapura zones in Bengaluru have suffered heavy damage and the problematic spots have been identified."

"Traffic has been hit on some prominent roads due to water stagnation. Water has entered several houses in low-lying areas and caused problems for residents on ORR road. As many as nine places in the Mahadevapura zone and 11 places in Bommanahalli zones are badly affected. The overflowing water from Savalakere is creating problems. The main canal is blocked where the ORR road ends. Instructions are issued to remove all the obstacles where water is not flowing freely, fix a pipeline and drain out the stagnant water on ORR road." said the CM.

CM has given instructions to clear obstructions to the natural flow of water. Meanwhile, Revenue Minister R Ashoka is making preparations for the disbursement of compensation to the affected people.

Meanwhile, the residents of the Rainbow Drive Layout are breathing some sighs of relief as the water receded. From four and a half feet two days ago, the water has now come down to less than one foot.

BENGALURU: Record rainfall exposes chinks of IT Capital, patiently carried in flood water covered roads, 86-year-old died of cardiac arrest. The record rainfall in August month has brought Bengaluru City to its knees and exposed the existing chinks of IT Capital and its Corridor Mahadevpura in particular.  The layout was flooded after Halanayakanahalli Lake swelled as a result 300 homes were flooded; the water was four feet above the ground. There were also reports of a senior citizen's death allegedly due to a heart attack as his home was flooded. However, BBMP officials say the death was due to slipping in the bathroom and due to him being a comorbid patient. The patient was identified as Srinivasa Ramarao. The BBMP Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Markandeya told The New Indian Express that the incident was reported at around 10:30 am on Wednesday. "He slipped in the bathroom and was being taken out in the flooded roads and BBMP also arranged a boat and later shifted him to the ambulance but he died on the way. He was a comorbid patient," said the AEE. It is said that the layout was formed 25 years ago and is a part of the Halanayakanahalli lake wetland and as the City received over 350 mm of rainfall in August, the lakes have reached maximum capacity and caused floods.  ALSO READ | Downpour at midnight leaves disaster trail in Bengaluru As the City is facing a flood-like situation due to continuous rains in the evening and midnight hours, CM Bommai convened a meeting with officials at his residence on Wednesday. On Thursday he is expected to visit the flood-hit areas. According to the CM, "Bommanahalli and Mahadevapura zones in Bengaluru have suffered heavy damage and the problematic spots have been identified." "Traffic has been hit on some prominent roads due to water stagnation. Water has entered several houses in low-lying areas and caused problems for residents on ORR road. As many as nine places in the Mahadevapura zone and 11 places in Bommanahalli zones are badly affected. The overflowing water from Savalakere is creating problems. The main canal is blocked where the ORR road ends. Instructions are issued to remove all the obstacles where water is not flowing freely, fix a pipeline and drain out the stagnant water on ORR road." said the CM. CM has given instructions to clear obstructions to the natural flow of water. Meanwhile, Revenue Minister R Ashoka is making preparations for the disbursement of compensation to the affected people. Meanwhile, the residents of the Rainbow Drive Layout are breathing some sighs of relief as the water receded. From four and a half feet two days ago, the water has now come down to less than one foot.