Heavy rains hit Mangalore

Mangalore Today News Network

Photographs: Manju Neereshwalya

Mangalore, Nov 11: Mangalore witnessed heavy rainfall for a few hours resulting in floods and road blocks on Nov 11, Wednesday. Rain water flooded into several apartments and shops in Falnir, Car Street, and Kadri. Car Street suffered more than any other area of Mangalore, with rain water reaching knee level. 

In addition to the sudden rains, 2 other factors are responsible these pathetic conditions. First, several road-widening projects are going on in several areas of Mangalore leading to frequent traffic jams. Most of these projects are incomplete, creating a number of problems citizens in general and for two-wheeler riders and pedestrians in particular. Second, the MCC has failed miserably to construct rain-water drains owing to which the houses and shops have been flooded. 

Since the water in the city got accumulated on the roads until it raised to knee level, the Car Street area appeared more congested for more than more than half an hour.

 

 

Movement of people and vehicles was affected for some time because of the stranded water. Water penetrated several low-lying shops. The situation was cleared when ultimately rain came down in the afternoon.

 

Whereas the in Highland area, the wall collapsed on the low constructed house and caused damages.

In order to avoid certain risk, the district administration has announced holiday to schools on Thursday November 12.