Downpour leaves roads flooded

Commuters going home after office hours had a tough time after heavy rain lashed Hassan on Friday. Photo: Prakash Hassan

Hassan city received heavy rain on Friday afternoon.

The roads were flooded, affecting vehicular movement in different locations of the city and the outskirts. Three cows belonging to a farmer, Siddaiah, at Togaranahalli in Alur taluk were struck dead by lightning.

The rain that started around 4 p.m. continued till 6.30 p.m. Commuters going home after office hours had a tough time. Pedestrians were seen running for shelter.

Vehicle movement on B.M. Road and M.G. Road was affected. Houses in low-lying areas were flooded, leaving residents in a quandary.