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Nine killed in Bengaluru as heavy rain causes hospital wall collapse and other incidents
Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening killed nine people across three incidents. A portion of the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital wall collapsed in Shivajinagar, killing seven and injuring seven others with about 30 people at the scene. The article notes the overall toll across the three incidents.
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The events highlight risks from severe weather and potential infrastructure failures that affect pedestrians and hospital surroundings.
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Nine deaths reported across Bengaluru from heavy rain
April 29, 2026
The heavy rain that battered Bengaluru on Wednesday evening reportedly caused nine deaths across three separate incidents.
Wall collapse at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Shivajinagar
April 29, 2026
During heavy rain in Bengaluru, a portion of the compound wall of Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital collapsed in Shivajinagar. Seven people were killed and seven others were injured as casualties were near the wall; authorities said nearly 30 people were present at the spot.