A portion of an under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru on Tuesday after heavy rain since last week. Officials said 10-12 people are feared to be trapped under the debris. 

Rescue teams have reached Babusapalya in east Bengaluru, where the building is located, and efforts are on to clear the debris and pull the trapped people out. Three people have been rescued so far.

Waterlogging has thrown life out of gear in parts of the city, with children having to miss school and passengers missing flights and trains. Residents of an apartment complex in Yelahanka on the outskirts of Bengaluru were also evacuated using boats after heavy flooding. 

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, said the government cannot “stop nature” but is taking all necessary steps to ensure people don’t suffer.

“You might have noticed in the media what is happening in Dubai and Delhi. There is pollution in Delhi and rain in Dubai, which is a drought-prone region. There is a similar situation in many parts of the country. We are managing. We cannot stop nature but we are there. I am also gathering information from the entire team,” he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

Mr Shivakumar said pumps have been pressed into service to drain water from apartments and low-lying areas and teams from the state and national disaster response forces are carrying out relief work.

Prime Minister Modi attends the 16th Brics summit in Kazan, focusing on inclusivity and expanded member cooperation. The group now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE, aiming to challenge the Western-led global order, particularly the dominance of the US dollar. Internal dynamics and divergent national interests present ongoing challenges for cohesive action.