At least 17 people are believed to be trapped after a building collapsed in the Horamavu Agara area of East Bengaluru. Rescue operations are currently in progress.

According to an initial investigation, the collapse resulted in individuals becoming trapped beneath the debris, as confirmed by a fire department official to PTI. Two rescue vehicles from the fire and emergency services have been deployed to assist in the efforts.

The incident occurred on a day when heavy rains affected several parts of the city.