New Delhi, May 11: Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru on Friday evening causing traffic snarls in several parts of the city. As per the reports of a regional daily, the rains began at around 7.45 pm and lasted for more than half-an-hour. However, except severe water logging, no untoward incidents were reported so far. Also Read - Smart City Index 2020: Indian Cities Drop in Global Smart City Index; Singapore On Top

The rains are also likely to hit the crucial Karnataka Assembly elections 2018 scheduled for May 11, Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in several parts of Karnataka. Also Read - Before Reporting For Duty, This Bengaluru Cop Teaches Children of Migrant Workers Everyday For An Hour

“We are expecting light to moderate rainfall in Karnataka tomorrow. At isolated places, we are expecting heavy rainfall, accompanied with wind. Expecting rainfall in evening and night, it may be there in the day but with less frequency,” IMD’s CS Patil said.

Meanwhile, the Assembly polls in the state of Karnataka will take place tomorrow in 222 constituencies, out of 224 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly while the counting of votes and announcement of result will take place on May 31.