Heavy rainfall across Karnataka claims 3 lives after 130 mm (5.1 inches) overnight, India

Severe flooding hit northern Karnataka overnight on Saturday, October 5, 2024, as heavy rains, triggered by cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal, claimed three lives, injured two, and damaged 150 houses. The torrential downpour, with over 130 mm (5.1 inches) of rainfall, caused widespread destruction across multiple districts, including Ballari and Bengaluru.

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