Trees uprooted in Bengaluru due to heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, in Bengaluru, resulted in several trees being uprooted across the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by gusty winds at isolated places - interior Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, on Monday.

Bengaluru: Several trees were uprooted in Bengaluru due to heavy rainfall on Sunday.

Trees uprooted in Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, who is also in charge of Bengaluru development, instructed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to remove the trees and clean low-lying areas.

Trees uprooted in Bengaluru

"Heavy downpour has brought down several trees at various parts of the city. I have spoken to concerned officials and directed them to clear debris to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles. Request everyone to stay safe," Parameshwara tweeted.

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  Heavy downpour has brought down several trees at various parts of the city. I have spoken to concerned officials & directed them to clear debris to facilitate safe movement of vehicles. Request everyone to stay safe.

  — Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) May 26, 2019

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  Heavy downpour has brought down several trees at various parts of the city. I have spoken to concerned officials & directed them to clear debris to facilitate safe movement of vehicles. Request everyone to stay safe.

  — Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) May 26, 2019

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty winds at isolated places -- very likely over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Interior Karnataka on Monday.