Five people died, and several others were trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru amid heavy rain in the city.
The incident took place in the Hennur area of the city, officials said.
Two rescue vans from the fire and emergency departments were deployed for the rescue operations. "Rescue operation is being carried out in a coordinated effort with help from other agencies," a senior police officer said.
Rescue operations are still underway.
According to Ahmed, who had a contract for tile work at the site, there were 20 labourers, including tile workers, concrete workers and plumbers, in the building when it collapsed.
He alleged that the basement was weak, which may have contributed to the collapse.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reacted to the incident and said that a total of 21 labourers were present inside the building during the time of the incident and one of them died.
"As per the information I got, 21 labourers were here. A 26-year-old Arman's body was recovered. In a day, 26 people work here", he was quoted as saying by ANI.
CCTV footage captured the moment the seven-storey building collapsed. Sources indicated that the building only had permission for four floors, and that construction violations took place.
Bengaluru has been witnessing continuous rain, with several parts of the city, especially north Bengaluru, facing waterlogging, potholes and traffic.
According to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Yelahanka received 157 mm (six inches) of rain in just six hours from midnight to 6 am on Tuesday.
