Elderly Man, 12-Year-Old Electrocuted Inside Flooded Basement In Bengaluru

Elderly Man, 12-Year-Old Electrocuted Inside Flooded Basement In Bengaluru

An elderly man and a minor died of electric shock inside an inundated basement in an apartment complex in Bengaluru. The tragic incident capped a rainy day in Bengaluru that crippled the city on Monday.

5 inches of rainfall in 12 hours brings the Indian city of Bengaluru to its knees

Battered by 130mm rainfall in about 12 hours from Sunday evening till dawn on Monday, Bengaluru is scrambling to count its losses: Three dead, 500 homes flooded, 20-plus lakes ready to overflow, dozens of streets in tony areas reduced to waterways, flooded underpasses and flyovers closed to traffic, vehicular movement suffering miles-long disruption for hours and public bus services sputtering to a halt in several areas of the city. Heavy rain-t…

Bengaluru Reels Under 36 Hours of Heavy Rain: City Flooded, 5 Dead in Rain-Related Incidents

Bengaluru: Heavy rains that have lashed Bengaluru for the past 36 hours continued into Tuesday, severely disrupting daily life. Several areas were submerged, forcing residents to wade through knee-deep water. Traffic congestion was reported across the city as waterlogging brought vehicular movement to a crawl. Officials confirmed that the death toll from rain-related incidents in the state has risen to five. In Sai Layout, the situation turned c…

5 Dead, 500 Homes Flooded As Bengaluru Issues Red Alert Amid Relentless Rainfall For Next 3 Days

Bengaluru is reeling under the impact of continuous heavy rainfall that has left five people dead and over 500 homes submerged. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the next three days, the city is bracing for further downpours. The intense pre-monsoon showers have caused widespread flooding, disrupted transport, and overwhelmed civic infrastructure, triggering city-wide concern. Red Alert Issued As Rains Batter…

Elderly Man, 12-Year-Old Electrocuted Inside Flooded Basement In Bengaluru - Uitvconnect : Breaking News, India News, Sports News and Live Updates

A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru on Monday, May 19, 2025, when two individuals—a 63-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy—were electrocuted while

Bengaluru Flood Help: Who to Call, What to Do, How to Stay Safe

(Representational featured image courtesy Shutterstock) If you’re in Bengaluru right now, you’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed. Waking up to flooded streets, traffic chaos, and water entering homes isn’t just stressful — it’s scary. But even in the midst of this, know that help is available, and there are steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. This guide brings together the most essential updates and emergency contacts …