India, May 22 -- In the wake of a tragic electrocution incident during heavy rains, the Karnataka government is planning to introduce a law banning basement parking in low-lying areas of Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Tuesday.

The announcement came after two men, Manmohan Kamath and Dinesh - lost their lives near NS Palya in BTM Layout 2nd Stage due to electric shock triggered by flooding.

(Also Read: Bengaluru rain havoc: Two electrocuted in apartment basement, death toll climbs to 3)

Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, visited the site along with senior civic officials and expressed concern over recurring infrastructure failures during rain.

"This has been a major experience f...