Heavy rain leads to waterlogging in parts of Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Heavy rains in Bengaluru on Wednesday night resulted in waterlogging, incidents of tree fall, damage to certain infrastructure and power outage in several parts.
The central, southern and eastern parts of the city faced the brunt of the thunderstorm Wednesday night.
Metro's retaining wall collapsed near Seshadripuram, leading to several cars and bikes being damaged.
There were reports of waterlogging in several low-lying areas and underpasses in various parts of the city, leading to traffic jams and affecting normal life.
Areas or roads where waterlogging was reported are parts of the Outer Ring Road, Koramangala, Indiranagar, Double Road, parts of Seshadripuram and a couple of localities near K R Puram, among others.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a few spells of rain or thundershowers, heavy at times is very likely during the next 24 hours.
The city has been receiving rain for the last few days.
The deluge last month had caused havoc leading to large-scale destruction to properties in the city and several offices had asked its employees to work from home.
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The impact of rainfall in the city is costing dearly to the citizens. Some of the vehicles washed away due to floods in Shivajinagar. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/s3u08pxuvg
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
