<p>Bengaluru, dhns: Heavy rain lashed the City on Saturday afternoon throwing life out of gear. <br /><br />Water-logging was reported at many places leading to severe traffic jam on important roads.<br /><br />The meteorological department, which recorded 59.9 mm rainfall on Saturday, has predicted rain and thundershowers in the next 48 hours. <br /><br />It has also predicted that the maximum and minimum temperatures will remain at around 30 and 20 degree Celsius respectively.<br /><br />With two major sporting events being lined up in the City on Sunday, enthusiasts and participants can only hope that rain does not play spoilsport. <br /><br />While an evening rain could spoil plans of those wanting to watch the weekend IPL match, a wet morning would make it tough for those taking part in the TCS 10K Marathon.<br /><br /> <br />Slow moving traffic was reported at Anil Kumble Circle, Hebbal, Mekhri Circle, Anepalya towards Shoolay Circle, Silk Board towards Madiwala Check Post, Jalahalli Cross-Tumkur Road, Bannerghatta Road, near K R Puram Railway Station, Platform Road at Okalipuram, Hudson Circle, K R Puram-Devasandra Junction, Kamaraj Road and near Yelahanka Police Station. </p>.<p><br />Power supply was disrupted in many parts of the City with Bescom complaints cell receiving 5,442 calls since afternoon.<br /><br />About five electricity poles were damaged. Kanteerava Stadium, the venue for the 10K marathon, looked more like a swimming pool. Workers were found struggling to save the temporary toilets stationed for the participants. Drains were overflowing on Kasturba road, Chinnaswamy stadium junction and other places. <br /></p>
<p>Bengaluru, dhns: Heavy rain lashed the City on Saturday afternoon throwing life out of gear. <br /><br />Water-logging was reported at many places leading to severe traffic jam on important roads.<br /><br />The meteorological department, which recorded 59.9 mm rainfall on Saturday, has predicted rain and thundershowers in the next 48 hours. <br /><br />It has also predicted that the maximum and minimum temperatures will remain at around 30 and 20 degree Celsius respectively.<br /><br />With two major sporting events being lined up in the City on Sunday, enthusiasts and participants can only hope that rain does not play spoilsport. <br /><br />While an evening rain could spoil plans of those wanting to watch the weekend IPL match, a wet morning would make it tough for those taking part in the TCS 10K Marathon.<br /><br /> <br />Slow moving traffic was reported at Anil Kumble Circle, Hebbal, Mekhri Circle, Anepalya towards Shoolay Circle, Silk Board towards Madiwala Check Post, Jalahalli Cross-Tumkur Road, Bannerghatta Road, near K R Puram Railway Station, Platform Road at Okalipuram, Hudson Circle, K R Puram-Devasandra Junction, Kamaraj Road and near Yelahanka Police Station. </p>.<p><br />Power supply was disrupted in many parts of the City with Bescom complaints cell receiving 5,442 calls since afternoon.<br /><br />About five electricity poles were damaged. Kanteerava Stadium, the venue for the 10K marathon, looked more like a swimming pool. Workers were found struggling to save the temporary toilets stationed for the participants. Drains were overflowing on Kasturba road, Chinnaswamy stadium junction and other places. <br /></p>