Heavy rain lashes Mysuru, Chamarajanagar districts

Gusty winds have ravaged a  banana plantation in Hamapapura village of Chamarajanagar district.

Several parts of Mysuru district received moderate rain on Friday evening. There were reportsof showers in Periyapatna, Nanjangud, T Narasipur, Hunsur and HD Kote taluks.

Strong winds uprooted three trees in Periyapatna, affecting movement of vehicles on Kushalnagar-Periyapatna Road. However, the showers are likely to trigger farming activities and are said to be conducive for sowing jowar, tur, greengram and urad. Gusty winds destroyed a banana plantation at Hampapura in HD Kote taluk.

Parts of Kollegal, Hanur and Chamarajanagar received heavy rains, accompanied by gusty winds, lightning and thunder for around one hour. Rain with hailstones hit various parts of the three taluks. Houses and buildings were damaged and trees were uprooted. However, there was no rain in Gundlupet and Yalandur taluks.

Siddapura in Kodagu district also received rain on Friday. Water level in River Cauvery has went up marginally.