Bengaluru experienced strong winds, leading to trees falling. Mudalagiriappa died in Koramangala when a tree collapsed on him. Ramesh sustained injuries. The incident caused traffic jams. A tree damaged a police vehicle and other cars on Nrupatunga Road. In Srirampura, a tree damaged a house. Residents had previously reported concerns about the trees.
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