Mangalore: Heavy rains lash district, parts of city inundated
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore
Mangalore, Jun 9: The district witnessed heavy rainfall on Saturday June 8 and as a result, roads were inundated in several parts of the city and outskirts.
Lack of drains further aggravated the citizens’ woes as roads and houses were inundated in some of the prime areas the city.
Traffic was also disrupted in Rao and Rao circle and M G Road. In Bendur ward near Vas Lane, a compound wall of private company collapsed. MLA J R Lobo visited the spot.
Meanwhile, due to heavy rains, landslide occurred in Kodialbail-PVS bylane and as result Court Road was facing threat. However, so far no preventive measures have been taken and mud is accumulated on the road posing difficult to passersby.
Rainfall in Puttur increased since Saturday noon. In Moodubidri rain was accompanied by strong winds. Sullia and Belthanagdy received heavy rainfall since morning while Kinnigoli and Mulky witnessed normal rain.
Dubai-Mangalore Air India Express flight which was supposed land here at 5.30 pm had to be diverted to Bangalore due to poor weather conditions.
The rain subsided on Sunday June 9 in the city, providing some respite to citizens.