Mangaluru: Huge tree falls; Chilimbi area completely blocked off

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, July 23, 2023: The main road from Ladyhill Narayana Guru Circle to Urva Stores is completely blocked off following the fall of a huge banyan tree across the road.

The tree, situated near the Ladyhill bus stop outside Urwa School Complex, succumbed to torrential rains and is believed to have got uprooted at about 9:00pm on Saturday.

Police and fire brigade personnel are on the scene, trying to cut through the debris with wood cutters. As of yet, no loss of life or property has been reported. The tree is said to have fallen slowly, thereby avoiding any casualties. No vehicular movement is possible on the road and traffic is being diverted. The road clearing work is made difficult due to the rain.