Airport Flooded, Man Killed: Rains Wreak Havoc As Bengaluru Sees Wettest October In 20 Years

One person was killed, while Kempegowda airport was flooded as heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms continued to hit Bengaluru. Deputy police commissioner said that the death took place due to short circuit in the house. The city has been witnessing waterlogging in several areas.

Man killed due to short circuit

In Konappana Agrahara limits of the IT hub, a man lost his life due to short circuit in a house that was flooded, police said. "There were two people inside, the second person managed to escape,¡± Dr Sanjeev M Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Division, Bengaluru City, said.

A man was killed due to a short circuit in a house that was flooded, in Konappana Agrahara limits of Bengaluru. There were two people in the house, the 2nd person managed to escape unhurt: Dr Sanjeev M Patil, Dy Commissioner of Police - West Division, Bengaluru City#Karnataka

¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2021

Tractors ferried passengers to the airport

Roads leading to Bengaluru¡¯s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) were waterlogged as heavy rain lashed the city throughout Monday. Taxis and private vehicles, on their way to the airport, were left stranded, while passengers, too, were unable to enter or leave the terminals.

Left with no choice, people were forced to take tractor rides to reach the airport to catch their flights. Videos, showing tractors ferrying passengers, have gone viral on social media.

Road to ?@BLRAirport? flooded. Some passengers ride a tractor to catch the flights. Heavy rain bartering north Bengaluru. Hell. #BengaluruRains pic.twitter.com/oqsj1mU3Zx

¡ª DP SATISH (@dp_satish) October 11, 2021

Karnataka: Roads outside Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL), Bengaluru waterlogged following heavy rainfall in the city.

India Meteorological Department predicts 'heavy rain, thunderstorm and lighting' today for the city pic.twitter.com/mTqTZTttgO

¡ª ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2021

Spike in prices of vegetables

The prices of vegetables like onion, tomato and carrot have registered a sharp spike in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following heavy downpours in the city and neighbouring districts. The Mahanavami and Vijayadashami festivals are expected to push prices further northwards.

According to a report published in the Deccan Herald, onion and tomato prices that crashed recently, soared after rains destroyed the crops. Fine quality onions, priced between Rs 600 and 1,200 per 50 kg, have now increased to Rs 800-1,500.

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Meanwhile, tomato prices have risen from Rs 20 to Rs 80 per kg at the Kalasipaya market. Most vegetables to the city arrive from Hoskote, Malur, Kolar, Sidlaghatta and Anekal. "The only vegetables that perish in a limited time have become dearer to people. Moreover, the reason behind the spike in tomato and onion prices is excessive moisture," The Times of India quoted the traders as saying.

Yellow alert issued

On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had put the city on yellow alert (64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain) with the forecast indicating that Bengaluru and several other parts of the state are likely to witness heavy rains over the next few days.

Karnataka is likely to receive widespread rainfall over the next four days due to a cyclonic circulation over the east Arabian Sea and a trough passing in between. Showers in Bengaluru are expected to be moderate to heavy.

Drop-off and pick up points at Bengaluru International Airport(KIAL) flooded after heavy rains. It's the second busiest airport in the country. The airport vicinity recorded 93.5mm rain on Monday evening. pic.twitter.com/fNjEDGOnpm

¡ª Harish Upadhya (@harishupadhya) October 11, 2021

The rainfall is not expected to affect north interior parts of the state though a warning has been issued for the rest of the state. Experts are of the opinion that Bengaluru is headed for the wettest October in at least over the past two decades.

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