In Pictures: Rain havoc in Mysuru
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In Pictures: Rain havoc in Mysuru

September 27, 2017

The overnight rain flooded several parts of Mysuru, submerging parking lots, basements and entire road stretches, and snapped power in vast swathes. Here are some of the pictures:

Rain water cascading down Chamundi Hill steps this morning.

 

The flooded entrance to JW Golf Club.

 

Flood-like situation on Mysuru-Hunsur Road.

 

A rain ravaged scene at Honnegowdana Block in Hootagalli.

 

Hotel cellar that has been inundated on Bogadi Ring Road.

 

House collapse near Nanjumalige in Hosabandikeri.

 

A car submerged in muddy water at Srirampura.

 

Mariyappanakere near Hootagalli full after 20 years…

 

A compound wall collapsed near Gopalagowda Hospital in Nazarbad, Mysuru.

 

Dasara Exhibition Flooded: It will take some time for the amusement park to commence operations after clearing the rain water thoroughly.

 

Fire Service staff paddling an air-boat in Srirampura area as part of rescue operations.

 

A woman being rescued by Fire Service personnel at Srirampura.

 

A house belonging to priest Chandrashekar on Ramanuja Road collapsed due to downpour. Fortunately, none were present in the house.

 

A shop near Yelethota that was washed away last night along with the photocopy machine by the gushing waters…

 

…and the same shop stands precariously near Yelethota on St. Mary’s Road.

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