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Bengaluru rains claim life: 56-year-old woman dies on pothole-ridden Sarjapur road
Woman was riding as a pillion on her husband's scooter when a mini-truck collided with them after they slowed down to avoid hazardous road conditions.
A 56-year-old woman lost her life in Bengaluru's Sarjapur area while navigating potholes during heavy rains caused by cyclonic conditions, according to the Times of India.
Mallika was riding as a pillion on her husband Muniraju's scooter when a mini-truck collided with them after they slowed down to avoid hazardous road conditions. This incident marks the city’s first rain-related fatality this year, with rainfall averaging 62mm, resulting in widespread waterlogging across low-lying areas and major roads, the TOI report added.
Sarjapur recorded 40mm of rainfall, severely affecting visibility in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck driver involved in the accident abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene.
Muniraju, the injured husband, is currently hospitalised. A police officer mentioned that Mallika might have survived if the road conditions had not been so perilous.
As the city grapples with the aftermath of the heavy rains, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further rainfall over the next two days.
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Rain wreaks havoc in the city
In another incident, a physically challenged woman fell into a pothole in the city. Posted on the X page Karnataka Portfolio, the share claims that the woman fell in a flooded street in Varthur, a suburb situated in the eastern periphery of Bengaluru.
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On Monday night, Heavy rains in led to the collapse of the Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra (GKVK) compound wall adjacent to the Judicial Layout.
However, the Yelahanka zonal team promptly responded, clearing the area to ensure safety and restore normalcy. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces with heavy rainfall and its impact on infrastructure.
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