National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) during a evacuation operation of the residents of Kendriya Vihar from a flooded area. Pic/PTI
Several apartments were inundated after Singapura Lake situated in 66 acres breached in the morning. The government has deputed relief teams, including police departments, to take up emergency measures. Pic/PTI
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said Rs 500 crore will be released for repair of roads and bridges that have been damaged due to incessant rains and floods in different parts of the state and instructions have been issued for immediate disbursal of compensation for those whose houses have been damaged. Pic/PTI
Yelahanka locality in Bengaluru is the worst affected with 45 places being waterlogged. Many houses and apartments in Mahadevapura, Vidyaranyapuram, Allalasandra and Rajarajeshwarinagar localities are also submerged. Pic/PTI
All major dams in the state are almost full following heavy rains since November beginning. Major dams-- Krishnarajasagar (KRS), Kabini, Bhadra and Tungabhadra-- were filled to their capacity on Saturday. Three hydel energy reservoirs and other six dams are almost full. Pic/PTI
The lakes in various cities across Karnataka which have not been filled since decades are full and most of them breached. Authorities have initiated safety measures. Pic/PTI
Waterlogging has been reported in several areas causing trouble to motorists, especially those riding two-wheelers.Pic/PTI
One of the most affected is Yelahanka's Kendriya Vihar, which is flooded by the overflowing lake nearby. NDRF (national disaster response force), fire and emergency service personnel are working to help people living there and evacuating those who want to move out with the help of rafts. Pic/PTI
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) during a evacuation operation of the residents of Kendriya Vihar from a flooded area due to overnight rain and a breach of the adjacent Yelhanaka lake wall, in Bengaluru. Pic/PTI
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