New Delhi, May 20 -- Heavy rainfall continued to batter Bengaluru on Tuesday and disrupt normal life. People were seen walking through knee-deep water, and traffic jams were reported in several parts of the city.

The rain-related death toll rose to five in Karnataka.

Due to severe waterlogging, Sai Layout in Bengaluru continued to resemble an island. The ground floors of the houses in this area were half-submerged.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said officials are on the field and attending to the issues caused by the downpour, and there is no need for anyone to worry.

Shivakumar, who is also the minister in charge of Bengaluru development, asserted that the government is committed to protect the lives and pr...