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Bengaluru, India's 'Silicon Valley,' brought to its knees by heavy rains

Bengaluru, India's IT hub, has been severely hit by incessant, heavy rains. The Bengaluru Urban Commissioner has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the city on August 30 due to rains.

Educational institutions in Mysuru and Mandya will also remain shut on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and predicted heavy rains in many places on August 30.