Yelahanka: All eyes on Kendriya Vihar as flooding woes mount

Kendriya Vihar apartments, constructed near Yelahanka Lake, was fully flooded making onlookers wonder if the lake was trying to reclaim its space. Over 2500 residents, including those related to former president of India APJ Abdul Kalam were advised not to stay there for a few days. Shoaib Al-Majumdar, who’s nursing a slip disc injury, said that he’s had enough of being evacuated and then getting back. When quipped about considering a change of place, he replied, “I have another apartment in the vicinity, I’m going there!.” Five teams each from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were seen actively helping senior residents from 5 am in the morning. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, said, "We are using 20-25 HP machines to clean the drains.

You might have noticed in the media what is happening in Dubai and Delhi. There is pollution in Delhi and rains in Dubai, which is a drought prone region. There is a similar situation in many parts of the country.'' Chowdeshwari Layout in Yelahanka Zone recorded 157 mm of rain as of 8.30 am on Tuesday, as per the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre. Ramanashree California Gardens near Puttanahalli Lake also witnessed flooding. The BBMP defended itself saying the lake belonged to the Forest Department and a Rajakaluve cannot be laid. A hearing in the National Green Tribunal is due soon in this regard. Chitrakoot Residency and Kaiser Apartments in Sahakar Nagar suffered flooding due to the Rajakaluve overflowing. Water is being pumped out, the BBMP added.