Heavy rainfall in Karnataka,six killed

Though the cyclonic effect is being felt since Wednesday,Laila is expected to enter Karnataka by Friday evening and will be accompanied by heavy rains and thundershowers,B Puttanna,Director Meteorological Department said.

A Mangalore report said heavy rains triggered a landslide at Deralakatte,about 13 km from the city,but no casualties were reported.

The rain-battered coastal districts of North Tamil Nadu had a respite on Thursday with the downpour abating. Official sources said the unseasonal heavy rains that threw normal life out of gear in the state had claimed the lives of two persons. Fishermen,who were evacuated from coastal areas,returned to their homes. However,they did not venture into the sea which was rough.

In Chennai,normal traffic was restored on all main thoroughfares after rain water receded. However,low lying areas remained waterlogged. The city recorded 10 cm rain in the last 24 hours.