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The Times of India

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Bengaluru rain havoc: 5,000 books worth Rs 14 lakh destroyed at iconic Church Street bookshop

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.

30 Apr 2026 2:42 pm
Bengaluru braces for more trouble: Light to moderate rain, thundershowers likely today

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.

30 Apr 2026 9:05 am
10 dead in Bengaluru rains: Hailstorm, heavy winds unleash chaos in city; watch

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.

30 Apr 2026 7:09 am
First in India: Bengaluru Police introduces AI-powered multilingual Namma 112

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.

30 Apr 2026 6:16 am