A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where seven individuals, including three children and two women, were killed when a wall near Bowring Hospital collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The city experienced 8 cm of rain within just 1.5 hours, along with wind speeds reaching 75 km/h. Reports indicate that nine people were seeking shelter near the wall when it fell. In response to the tragedy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the hospital to assess the situation, while Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rushed to the site. The BJP state president, BY Vijayendra, condemned the Congress government's lack of maintenance, questioning the state's preparedness for such incidents. He demanded accountability, proper medical treatment for the injured, and compensation for the victims' families, emphasizing the need for urgent repairs of dilapidated structures to prevent future tragedies during the ongoing monsoon season.