<p>The landslide is causing concern as Linganamakki, Gerusoppa and Talakalale Dam sites are located in 12-20 km distance. The Forest Department officials visited the spot on Saturday. <br /><br />People living around Bhimeshwar, a tributary of Sharavathi, suspected landslide in the upstream when they noticed water in the river becoming muddy. Receiving the information, Kalave reached the spot with help from the local residents.<br /><br />Trees with diameter of 25 feet to 36 feet have been submerged in the mud in a large scale. The landslide has created a plain surface - 150 to 350 feet wide and a kilometre long. <br /><br />Since the area is remote from human habitation, there was no loss of life. People in the nearby locality said a similar landslide occurred six years ago in the vicinity. <br /></p>
<p>The landslide is causing concern as Linganamakki, Gerusoppa and Talakalale Dam sites are located in 12-20 km distance. The Forest Department officials visited the spot on Saturday. <br /><br />People living around Bhimeshwar, a tributary of Sharavathi, suspected landslide in the upstream when they noticed water in the river becoming muddy. Receiving the information, Kalave reached the spot with help from the local residents.<br /><br />Trees with diameter of 25 feet to 36 feet have been submerged in the mud in a large scale. The landslide has created a plain surface - 150 to 350 feet wide and a kilometre long. <br /><br />Since the area is remote from human habitation, there was no loss of life. People in the nearby locality said a similar landslide occurred six years ago in the vicinity. <br /></p>
