Even as the low pressure build up over the Bay of Bengal affecting neighbouring States, showers began around 4 pm in Mandya. The rains lead to the deluge in the streets and overflowing of clogged drains and sewage lines.
Many houses in the low-lying areas were inundated and vehicular movement was also affected. The rains resumed again in the evening affecting many office goers returning home. However, the rains brought respite to people as the soaring temperatures plummeted.
(Published 19 May 2010, 17:58 IST)