Electrocution, wall collapse, uprooted trees: How 1 hour of rain brought Bengaluru to its knees

Bengaluru faced chaos after heavy rains and hailstorms hit the city. Squally winds uprooted trees and snapped branches, leading to traffic standstill. Power outages affected large areas as thousands of distress calls flooded the electricity helpline. Electrical infrastructure sustained significant damage. Authorities are working to restore normalcy and address flood-prone areas.