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Video: Lexus, Bentley, BMW… In Upscale Bengaluru, Flooding Hits Cars, Houses Worth Crores

People were taken out of flooded area in a tractor-trolley, passing by their expensive cars.Bengaluru: Being rescued on a tractor-trolley, residents of an upscale neighbourhood in Bengaluru look worried as they pass by some Lexus and BMW sedans, Range Rover SUVs, and a Bentley crossover among other ultra-expensive cars that are half-submerged — this video shows how flooding in India's IT hub hasn't spared many. While prices of the cars range from Rs 65 lakh to Rs 2.5 crore, the apartments here — Divyasree 77 East in Yemlur — cost Rs 7–10 crore.  Here is another one. #Bangalorepic.twitter.com/BoQBV7jt7Z— Rohit Varma (@rohitvaarma) September 5, 2022There are some relatively less expensive models — such as an older version of the Hinda Civic and the now-discontinued Volkswagen Polo — seen ...
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Bengaluru’s Day 3 Of Flooding – Power Cuts, Water Supply Hit: 5 Points

Bengaluru Rain: Flooding for the 2nd time in a week has brought into focus unplanned urbanisationBengaluru: Several areas of Bengaluru remain waterlogged following heavy rainfall that has bared the damage caused by unplanned development in the rapidly growing city. Here are 5 latest developments on this big storyKarnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said the state government has decided to release Rs 300 crore to tackle the emergency situation. An additional Rs 300 crore has been earmarked for other flood-affected districts.Schools and colleges have declared a holiday owing to waterlogging in key areas of the city. As offices continue to function, several people were seen using tractors to make their way through the waterlogged roads.Powers cut...