Mysuru, May 20 -- The rain disrupted normal life in the city last night, what with the water logged roads, uprooted trees and damage to vehicles, presenting a sorry state of affairs, with the only relief being zero casualty.

Following the intermittent rainfall in the last two days, the moisture in the soil is leading to erosion at places. As a result, a huge Gulmohar tree on Lalitha Mahal Road uprooted in the heavy wind at about 11.30 pm and fell on a moving two-wheeler. The rider had a providential escape, as he jumped, leaving behind the bike.

As the tree fell in the middle of the road, the traffic was disrupted for sometime, inconveniencing the vehicle riders.

The personnel attached to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Abhaya team-3 - N...