<p>Heavy rain accompanied by gusty wind lashed Hubballi-Dharwad for around one hour on Saturday, hampering the polling.</p>.<p>After clouds started gathering in the afternoon, the rain began at around 3.45 pm, with strong wind and thunderstorm, bringing down the mercury level.</p>.<p>It also affected the turnout at the polling stations in the twin cities towards the evening as many voters stayed indoors due to the rain.</p>.<p>Rainwater was flowing on the roads as gutters started overflowing. Pedestrians and bike riders rushed for cover.</p>
<p>Heavy rain accompanied by gusty wind lashed Hubballi-Dharwad for around one hour on Saturday, hampering the polling.</p>.<p>After clouds started gathering in the afternoon, the rain began at around 3.45 pm, with strong wind and thunderstorm, bringing down the mercury level.</p>.<p>It also affected the turnout at the polling stations in the twin cities towards the evening as many voters stayed indoors due to the rain.</p>.<p>Rainwater was flowing on the roads as gutters started overflowing. Pedestrians and bike riders rushed for cover.</p>
