Mangalore Faces Artificial Flooding Again: These Roads Were Filled With Water

Mangalore Faces Artificial Flooding Again: These Roads Were Filled With Water

October 19: Heavy Rain accompanied with lightening and thunder lashed Mangalore again on Friday, October 18. Downpour which started in the city from Friday noon inundated many low-lying areas and caused inconvenience to motorists and pedestrian.
Clogged drains resulted in artificial floods on K S Rao Road, bus stop at Ambedkar Circle (Jyothi), Kodialguthu, Valencia, Kankanady and surrounding areas.

Nearly  six houses in Hoige Bazar area were inundated due to flash floods. A resident from Hoige Bazar complained that the narrow stormwater drain in the area causes artificial flood in the low-lying area. A house at Khandige Nagamoole in Pavoor was damaged due to heavy rain.
Due to to the ongoing work, the path and parking area in front of the Mangalore Central Railway Station was flooded for the third time in this monsoon. As a result, the passengers struggled to reach the autorickshaw stand and parking areas.

The pedestrians and commuters, who were unawares of the downpour, were seen trying to take shelter under the awnings of roadside shops.