The Times of India

While Bengaluru experienced a welcome temperature drop after pre-monsoon showers, northern and central Karnataka continue to swelter under intense heat, with some areas exceeding 44 degrees Celsius. Health officials report mild heatwave symptoms and are monitoring critical cases, issuing advisories. Rains are expected to persist in South Interior Karnataka until May 1.

Following a tragic incident where seven people died after a hospital compound wall collapsed due to heavy rain, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has suspended an executive engineer. The government is tightening safety measures, ordering the eviction of vendors from dangerous structures, and identifying vulnerable city locations. Preparations are underway for the approaching monsoon.

As welcome rain swiftly turned into waist-deep flooding, Wednesdays downpour was what the city had prayed for but clearly wasnt ready for

Bengaluru experienced severe disruption as heavy rains flooded streets, metro stations, and even the Vidhana Soudha. Thousands of books were destroyed at the iconic Bookworm store, with a significant financial loss. Uprooted trees caused internet outages and traffic snarls, with over 170 trees falling across the city. One woman was injured by a falling tree.

Bengaluru is set to experience intermittent thundershowers and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph over the next 48 hours, according to the IMD. Isolated light to moderate rain is expected, particularly in the evenings and nights, with maximum temperatures hovering around 36C, 2C above normal.

A devastating thunderstorm in Bengaluru led to the collapse of a compound wall at Bowring Hospital, killing seven people, including a child. Intense rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms caused widespread disruption, flooding, and damage across the city, with several other rain-related fatalities reported.

In a remarkable stride towards inclusivity, Bengaluru Police have unveiled an innovative AI-driven multilingual feature for their Namma 112 emergency helpline. This pioneering initiative is the first of its kind in India, supporting over 10 languages from both India and abroad. Designed to empower citizens and travelers alike, the feature ensures swift communication and response during critical situations.