GBA Issues Rain Response Directive After Heavy Showers Across Bengaluru

Following heavy rainfall across multiple parts of the city, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has directed officials to resolve rain-related complaints within 3 hours. Emergency response teams are actively addressing waterlogging, fallen trees, and infrastructure damage.

Key Details:

• Authority: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)

Official Statement: Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao directed all city corporation officials to resolve rain-related issues within 3 hours

• Rainfall Data:

City average: 60 mm rainfall

• Maximum: 77.6 mm recorded in Central Corporation areas (Cottonpete, Binny Pete, Subhash Nagar, KR Market)

• North Corporation recorded minimum rainfall (8 mm)

• Major Impact Areas:

Silk Board, HSR Layout, Nagawara, JP Nagar

• KR Circle, Richmond Circle, Sheshadripuram, Shantinagar

• Civic Issues Reported:

Waterlogging complaints: 68 total

• Fallen trees: 170 total

• Fallen branches: 408 total

• 118 obstructions cleared; remaining under active removal

• Emergency Incidents:

Shivajinagar (Bowing Hospital): Compound wall collapse led to 7 fatalities and injuries; compensation announced

• Bannerghatta Road (South Corporation): Electrocution incident reported near Sarakki bus stop

• Response Measures:

Stormwater drains and gratings cleared for smooth traffic

• Fallen trees removed; BESCOM addressing power disruptions

• Fire and emergency teams deployed

• ICCC operating 24/7 for complaint coordination

• Instructions Issued:

Complete clearance of fallen trees and debris by next morning

• Identify designated zones for debris disposal

• Ensure preventive measures across all corporations