Heavy Rain In Parts Of Bengaluru, Relief Work Is Underway: Chief Minister

The heavy rains on Sunday night had brought down trees and flooded homes, while several roads were water logged in parts of the city.

With last night's heavy rain wreaking havoc in parts of the city, bringing down trees and flooding homes, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said relief work was underway and that he was personally monitoring it.

"Because of the heavy rains yesterday in several places, water has entered houses, damage has been caused to some roads. We have understood the magnitude. Commissioner (BBMP) has already given directions to zonal officers and relief works are on," he said.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Bommai said he was personally monitoring the relief work and is in constant touch with the BBMP Commissioner in this regard.

"Draining out water to help movement of vehicles in water logged areas, providing relief to those who have faced the brunt of rains with water entering their houses will be the priority. Directions have been given to start the work immediately and to release the necessary money required for it," he added.