Rain pounds parts of city

Coimbatore: Rain lashed parts of the city on Sunday evening, uprooting trees. Two cars and an autorickshaw were damaged after trees fell on them.

Town Hall, Sundarapuram, Madukkarai, Kovaipudur, Kuniyamuthur and Thudiyalur received heavy rain.

A tree fell on a compound wall at Tatabad, which collapsed, damaging a car.

Police, fire and rescue services personnel removed the tree and debris.

Sheds set up at Ukkadam Lorrypet for opening temporary vegetable market on Monday were damaged in strong winds. City corporation officials rushed to the spot and repaired the sheds.

A traffic signal post fell on the road at Town Hall. Police are planning to reinstall it on Monday.

An electricity pole on the parapet wall of the North Coimbatore flyover was not able to withstand the strong wind. Tangedco officials and police rushed to the spot and disconnected power.

A tree fell on a house at Ram Nagar and another one fell on an autorickshaw.

A tree fell on the road at LIC Colony in Sundarapuram. Police and revenue department field staff removed it.

Power supply was interrupted at Sundarapuram, Madukkarai and Kovaipudur.

However, Mettupalayam, Annur, Karumathampatti, Sulur and Pollachi did not receive rain. Valparai experienced mild showers.