Early monsoon showers cheer farmers in North Karnataka

Parts of Belagavi district received showers on Wednesday, indicating arrival of the monsoon, a week ahead of schedule. While Belagavi and Khanapur taluks received heavy downpour, other areas received showers in short spells and drizzle.

The showers brought smiles on the faces of farmers. Western parts of Khanapur taluk including Kankumbi, the birth place of River Malaprabha, Jamboti, Kalmani and other villages received heavy downpour as well.

Ramdurg, Savadatti, Bailhongal, Hukkeri, Gokak and Chikkodi received short spells of rain in the early hours of the day. 

There were no reports of rain in Raibag and Athani taluks. Showers were reported in Dharwad and surrounding areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. There was light intermittent rain in Hubballi.

Moderate rain lashed different parts of Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday morning. Kodagu experienced drizzling throughout the day. Bhagamandala, Talacauvery, Pushpagiri, Napoklu, Ballamavati, Mandalpatti and surrounding areas received rain. Several parts of Uttara Kannada district too received rain.