Heavy rain lashes Bengaluru, flooding leads to death of 1

Express Photo by Jithendra M

Bangalore witnessed heavy rainfall, accompanied by a hailstorm, on Sunday, leading to waterlogging and felling of trees in many areas

Express Photo by Jithendra M

Following the rainfall, a techie died after the car she was travelling in entered a flooded underpass at K R Circle in the heart of Bengaluru.

Express Photo by Jithendra M

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the hospital where the victims were taken and announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the victim's family.

Express Photo by Jithendra M

Rainfall coupled with hail and heavy wind lashed the city since afternoon, uprooting several trees and inundating a few localities

Express Photo by Jithendra M

Water entered houses in some low-lying areas of Mahalakshmi Layout and there were also instances where tree branches fell on vehicles due to heavy wind

Express Photo by Jithendra M

The India Meteorological Department has predicted a delay in the onset of the monsoon over Kerala this year.

Express Photo by Jithendra M