Karnataka rains LIVE | IMD predicts heavy rainfall in some parts of Karnataka

IMD predicted heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours in some parts of Karnataka. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday is visited flood-affected areas in Shivamogga district. According to official figures, the death toll due to flooding has risen to 48 and 6.73 lakh people have been evacuated from flood-hit villages in Karnataka. Stay tuned for further updates.

Donate to get village named after you: CM to Industry

Industries and corporate houses will have villages named after them if they donate Rs 10 crore or more towards flood relief, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said on Wednesday.

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Karnataka hikes flood compensation to Rs 10,000 per family

The state Cabinet on Wednesday decided to hike the per-family flood relief compensation to Rs 10,000 in order to help the displaced people make ends meet while they rebuild their lives.

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Karnataka

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD): During next 24 hours, rainfall very likely at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated areas of Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru & Shivamogga districts.

Landslides on Charmadi Ghat may delay road repair

A huge boulder that fell from the Jenukallu Gudda hillock on the Charmadi Ghat road (NH 73) after the 11th curve and created a trench, making it impossible for vehicles to travel.At least 60 landslides occurred on the 25-km stretch from Charmadi to Kottigehara in Chikkamagaluru.The Ghat connects the north-eastern part of Dakshina Kannada to Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts and is one of the prominent highways connecting Bengaluru.

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K'taka: 4 more bodies recovered, flood toll reaches 58

With the recovery of four bodies in Hassan district, the toll in the devastating floods and incessant rains in parts of Karnataka has gone up to 58, authorities said on Wednesday.

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Water inflow from Maharashtra constant

Water level in River Krishna and its tributaries, which were flowing above danger level, receded by over one foot with the inflow from Maharashtra coming down to about 3 lakh cusec, but being constant on Tuesday.

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Floods: Cong mounts pressure on Centre, warns of protest

The Congress has warned of protests across the state if the Modi administration failed to announce immediate financial assistance to the flood-hit regions in the next two days.

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150 tourists rescued from Virupapura Gaddi

The rescue operation of tourists, who were stranded at Virupapura Gaddiwas successfully completed on Tuesday.

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Centre to send flood assessment team to state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday promised to send an expert team to Karnataka to assess the damages caused due to natural calamity, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers D V Sadananda Gowda said on Tuesday.

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Flood rehab efforts could hit 'land' hurdle

The Yediyurappa administration is staring at an acute shortage of land even as lakhs of families displaced by floods will require rehabilitation going forward.

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BJP MLA threatens to topple own govt over flood relief

A BJP MLA on Tuesday created a stir of sorts on Tuesday by threatening to topple his own party government in Karnataka if houses were not provided for the flood-hit people and a video of his statement has gone viral.

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KRS dam water level hits 124-ft mark

With heavy rains lashing Kodagu district, Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam, in the taluk, is almost full and is just half a feet away from the maximum level of 124.8 ft. The water level on Tuesday evening was 124.3 ft.

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Spread of contagious diseases feared in flood-hit areas

People in residential areas submerged during floods now fear an outbreak of contagious diseases.

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Drought, floods deal grain shock to Karnataka

Rice production has slumped in Karnataka due to the double whammy of drought and floods, with supply in Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) markets down by 30% compared to last year.

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Navy rescues over 14,000 people from Maha, K'taka & Goa

The Indian Navy has rescued over 14,000 people from flood-affected areas of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka in last seven days, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Under the operation 'Varsha Rahat', 41 Navy teams were deployed in difficult terrains and weather conditions of the three states where they used advanced light helicopters and also boats to reach the marooned areas, he said.

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Give Rs 5,000 cr interim relief to K'taka immediately: Cong

Congress inKarnatakademanded that the BJP-led central government immediately announce Rs 5,000 crore as interim relief.

"Our demand is that the union government should immediately announce a interim relief of Rs 5000 crore..damages to properties and loss may add up to Rs 50,000 crore. Let them gather those information and announce final relief later, but immediately they should announce interim relief as it is needed on priority to address the needs of people," Pradesh Congress Chief Dinesh Gundu Rao said.

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Karnataka lost Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 crore due to floods

A total of 2,217 villages in 86 taluks of 17 districts have been affected due to floods and rains in the State. As many as 41,915 houses damaged, and agriculture and horticulture crop loss (preliminary assessment) stands at 4.30 lakh hectares. The state government has requested the Centre to immediately release Rs 3,000 crore.

"If we total all districts, the loss will be around Rs 40,000 to 50,000 crore. We have requested the Centre to release Rs 3,000 crore immediately",Yediyurappasaid.

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Hit by floods, rains, Karnataka to celebrate I-day in a simple way

The Karnataka government has decided to celebrate the country's independence day in a "simple" way as most parts of the State had been affected by floods and incessant rains.

With Chief Minister B SYediyurappaheading a "one-man" Cabinet with no Ministers, senior government officials have been asked to hoist the national flag on August 15 at district and taluk level functions.

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Situation improves in Karnataka after flood & rain havoc

After the flood and rain havoc inKarnatakain the past few days, situation has improved in the affected districts of the state, where 6.77 lakh people had been evacuated in the past week.

"Flood situation is normalising. The water has started receding in many flood-affected districts and flood situation has improved," it said.

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Rescue operations underway: Air Marshal SK Ghotia

Air Marshal SK Ghotia: Rescue operations are underway since 8th August. Currently, operations are underway in Hampi, people are being rescued & being taken to Vijayanagar. We have appointed the base commander of Belagavi Air Force camp as the task force commander.

Govt to release Rs 50 cr to re-start of Shivamogga airport works: BSY

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa stated that he would issue an order directing the officials to concerned to release Rs 50 crore immediately to re-start airport work at Sogane near Shivamogga which had come to standstill for technical problems.

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JD(S) Karnataka state youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy visiting flood-hit areas in Badami in Bagalkot district.

Govt to release Rs 50 cr to Shivamogga corporation: BSY

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that the government would provide Rs 10,000each to 5,000 families affected by flood in Shivamogga city for the purchase of essential commodities.

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Drought had sapped their energies, flood took lives

The floods are receding in the district. But the crops continue to be under water, much to the distress of the farmers.

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Tragedy strikes rescue team, but saved in time

Six personnel of a rescue team were saved with the help of a helicopter, when the boat in which they were travelling capsized near Virupapura Gadde in Gangavathi taluk of the district on Monday.

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B S Yediyurappa visits flood-affected areas in Thirthahlli taluk, Shivamogga

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa visit flood-affected areas in Thirthahlli taluk on Tuesday morning.

Speaking on the occasion, he said the government would announce a special package to the flood-affected districts soon. He also directed the district administration to assess the damage and submit a detailed report to the government soon. Yediyurappa also asked farmers not to panic over crop damage as the government is committed to safeguarding their interests.

Tragedy strikes rescue team, but saved in time

Six personnel of a rescue team were saved with the help of a helicopter, when the boat in which they were travelling capsized near Virupapura Gadde in Gangavathi taluk of the district on Monday.

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As flood toll touches 48, K'taka takes rehoming steps

The death toll due to flooding has risen to 48 and an unprecedented 6.73 lakh people have been evacuated from flood-hit villages in the state, with rescue and relief operations intensifying on Monday thanks to receding water levels.

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Death toll touches 48 due to floods and rain-related incidents in Karnataka

Deputy Commissioner Dr Bagadi Gautham has announced holiday for schools and colleges in Chikkamagaluru, Mudigere, Sringeri, Koppa and N R Pura taluks on August 13 and 14. Heavy rain in the last few days has damaged roads and several villages have no connectivity. A few schools have been converted to relief centres to accommodate natural calamity victims. Hence, holiday has been declared for schools and colleges, said the DC.

BJP slams Siddaramaiah for attending 'biryani' party and not visiting flood-hit Badami

The BJP's Karnataka unit on Monday hit out at Congress Legislature party leader Siddaramaiah for not visiting his flood-hit Badami assembly constituency and instead attending a "biryani party."

The BJP has also posted pictures of Siddaramaiah purportedly having food along with KPCC president Dinesh Gundu Rao, veteran congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, party legislators B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan, M B Patil, K J George, Krishna Byre Gowda, among others.

Siddaramaiah had cited cataract surgery and doctors' advice for not visiting Badami in Bagalkot district that is affected by floods. He had deputed his son and MLA of Varuna constituency in Mysuru Yathindra to visit Badami and take stock of the situation.


Siddaramaiah has been flaying the central government over the delay in releasing funds to take up relief measures.



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WATCH: Crocodile on roof of flooded Belagavi home

A flooded house in North Karnataka seems to have an unexpected visitor.

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Union Minister and Dharwad MP Pralhad Joshi during a visit to the flood-affected district on Monday.

Kodagu: Drinking water woes continue with floods

Villages in the jurisdiction of Kushalnagar, Mullusoge, Guddehosuru and Koodumangaluru Gram Panchayats have been facing acute shortage of drinking water for the last five years.The villages are dependent on River Cauvery for drinking water. Now, however, the river is flowing above danger level and the pipeline from the Water Board has been damagedin heavy floods, resulting in supply of drinking water being stalled. Disrupted power supply has added to the problem.

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Belagavi: Locals in Shiragur village of Raibag invited Major Rathore of Army's Maratha Light Infantry and his team conducting rescue & relief operations in the flood-hit area, to celebrate Eid Al Adha.

Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre issues rainfall forecast for next 24 hours

BSY hopes situation in flood-hit areas will be normal in 4-6 days

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday expressed hope that the situation in flood-ravaged parts of the state will be back to normal in four to six days as there had been a let-up in the rains.

The chief minister also expressed confidence of cooperation from the Centre in taking up relief measures, by releasing funds.

The Chief Minister also thanked former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, CLP leader Siddaramaiah and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy for their cooperation.

A total of 5,81,897 people have been evacuated and rescued so far, and 1,181 relief camps have been opened where 3,32,629 people are taking shelter.


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Watch: A crocodile takes shelter on the roof of a house in flood-affected Raybag taluk in Belgaum district.

Rs 5 lakh to those, who lost house: BS Yediyurappa

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that Rs 5lakh would be given for those who have lost their houses in landslides and floods.

Speaking to media persons afterlistening woes of flood victims at Kukkavu relief centre in Belthangady on Monday, Yediyurappa said Rs 5lakh will be given for those whose houses have been damaged.

In Dakshina Kannada, 282 houses have been demolished in rain. DC has been asked to identify sites and sanction it to victims within 15 days.

As an immediate measure, Rs 10,000 will be given to the affected families by Monday evening. Till the houses are repaired and new houses are constructed, the affected family will get monthly house rent of Rs 5,000.

Karnataka floods: HDD asks Modi for Rs 5k cr aid

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda has asked the Modi administration to release Rs 5,000 crore as interim relief to help Karnataka deal with the “unprecedented” flood situation.

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No damage to monuments reported in Hampi, Pattadakal

No damage has been reported to the monuments in Hampi and Pattadakal, the Unesco World Heritage sites, that are inundated by the floodwaters.

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Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa arrived in Mangaluru to visit flood-affected areas in Bantwal and Belthangady. He will chair a review meeting with officials at Dharmasthala.

Karnataka floods: Rescue, relief works on in full swing

Rescue and relief works are on in full swing in flood-ravaged districts of Karnataka, with a let up in the rains and water receding in most of the affected areas, officials said here on Monday. With the situation improving, search is on for those who have gone missing and efforts are being made to reach out to those who need to be evacuated.

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T Narasipur town, on the bank of the River Cauvery, flooded as huge quantum of water being released from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna, Mandya.

Cauvery basin at risk of repeated flooding

As India stares at a heightened flood risk due to warming climate, the Cauvery basin in the south stands among the most vulnerable in the country.

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Karnataka floods: Losses could hit 30,000 cr, says BSY

The death toll in Karnataka floods touched 40 on Sunday with four lives being lost in different parts of the State even as the state government sought aninterim relief of Rs 10,000 crore from theCentre to handle the crisis.

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Army troops improvise rescue boats amid flooding

When flooding began to take place on a massive scale in North Karnataka, army troops dispatched to help those cut-off by rising water found that they lacked all forms of pertinent equipment, chief of all, powered boats.

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Heavy rains cut-off isolated village in Chikkamagaluru

As Chikkamagaluru district became the next focal point for heavy rains on Sunday, one of its first victims became a remote village that was cut off by landslides, and a resident who found himself trapped under a tree.

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B S Yediyurappa says Cabinet expansion will only occur after August 16

The State government, which is under constant attack from the opposition as 'one-man government', will remain so at least till August 16, after Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa ruled out inducting ministers into the cabinet till the said date. Yediyurappa, without a council of ministers, has been ruling the State alone for 16 days after he was sworn-in on July 26.

Speaking to reporters at Sambra Airport, Belagavi, following an aerial survey of flood-hit Belagavi and Bagalkot districts and a meeting of officials chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he said that he would visit Delhi after Independence Day.

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The state may have suffered losses to of about Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 crores due to the natural calamity as per preliminary assessment, said BSY.

He was speaking during a media briefing at Sambra Airport. Yediyurappa said after Independence Day celebration, hewill visit New Delhi as instructed byAmit Shah on August 16 to discuss and finalize about the cabinet formation. Union minister for parliamentary affairs Pralhad Joshi was present.

BSY says he requested both union home minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release Rs 3000 crore of the Rs 10,000 interim relief sought to take up relief works for the flood affected in the state

Central and both state governments are totally commited to helping our people in distress: Home Minister Amit Shah says in tweet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah being given information of flood situation in Belagavi district at the airport on Sunday

World heritage site Hampi faces flood threat

The world heritage site Hampi along the banks of Tungabhadra River in Ballari district has been inundated with authorities releasing over 1.70 lakh cusecs of water from a reservoir on Sunday morning. The district administration has asked residents living along the river banks to move to safer places as all 33 gates of the Tungabhadra Dam were opened following heavy inflow of over two lakh cusecs in the wake of incessant rains in the catchment areas in the Western Ghats for the last one week, officials said. Read more

Volunteers remove trees that fell on Charmady Ghat road due to landlsides during very heavy rainfall in the past few days.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas of Belagavi district.

Shah undertakes aerial survey of floot-hit areas in Karnataka

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday undertook an aerial survey of the flood affected areas of Karnataka, where 31 people have lost their lives and more than four lakh have been displaced. Shah, also the BJP president, arrived by a special aircraft from Chennai at the Sambra Airport in Belagavi and set out on the survey of some of the affected areas onboard an army helicopter, official sources said. He is accompanied by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Suresh Angadi, Rajya Sabha member Prabhakar Kore and Hukkeri BJP MLA Umesh Katti. An official earlier in the day said the home minister will assess the flood situation in Belagavi district. The unprecedented floods since last week have claimed 31 lives and forced more than 4 lakh people to leave their homes in 80 Taluks of 17 districts in Karnataka. Almost all the rivers in the state are in spate. The worst affected districts are Belagavi, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Gadag, Uttara Kannada, Raichur, Yadigir, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu. (PTI)

74 rescued from Mudigere in Chickmagalur

Includes one person stuck for 36 hours as a tree fell on his neck. He was carried for 7km to safety as seen in the picture.

Siddaramaiah accuses Centre of step-motherly treatment

Congress leader Siddaramaiah has demanded the Central government to declare the floods in the State as a national disaster, here on Sunday. Seeking Rs 5,000 cr from the Centre for flood relief, he said that the funds released for floods till date was "not sufficient even for first aid." Read more

HDK visits rehabilitation centre in Virajpet, Madikeri.

Former CM HD Kumaraswamy visits rehabilitation centre in Virajpet, Madikeri. Victims pleaded the former CM to provide basic amenities and grant time to repay their loan. (TV reports)

Yediyurappa is performing mono acting: Siddaramaiah

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday came down heavily on chief minister B S Yediyurappa for his alleged failure to form his cabinet even in the wake of severe flood in the state.

"Yediyurappa is performing mono acting. It's a one-man show. I don't know how a single man can handle so much. It is humanly impossible. More than two weeks have passed. Just one man. There is no council of ministers. There's no government at all," Siddaramaiah told reporters here. The former chief minister, who could not travel to the flood-hit areas due to a cataract operation, said, A chief minister cannot be called the council of ministers. Cabinet means the council of ministers, not just the Chief Minister."

Amit Shah arrives at Belagavi, CM BSY and Union Min Angadi receive him at airport

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Belagavi for aerial survey of the flood situation. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Union Minister Suresh Angadi received him at the airport.

BBMP is ready to tackle rain-related disasters: Manjunath

BBMP is ready to tackle rain-related disasters in the city: BBMP Commissioner, Manjunath Prasad

Sell my properties and provide compensation: Jarkiholi

BJP MLA Balachandra Jarkiholi while inspecting the flood-hit areas in Belagavi, said thatthe locals need not worry about the situation. Jarkiholi promised to sell his properties and provide compensation if the govt fails to do so.

Meanwhile,an aerial survey of the flood-hit Raichur was conducted by rescue personnel andthe rescue officials are air-dropping relief material to flood victims in the region.

Warning for River Cauvery: Appx 1.5 lakh cusecs discharge to Mettur dam expected today

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has sent an advisory warning for the River Cauvery. Approximately 1.50 lakh cusecs are expected to be released today night, which will subsequently be increased to 2.4 lakh cusecs, by tomorrow evening.

Part of Ranganathittu Bird sanctuary has submerged following the release of water from KRS dam in Srirangapatna.

Flood like situation continued in Mysuru district. A bridge connecting Talakad and T Narasipur has submerged and the vehicle movement is banned. River water entered houses at low lying areas in Talakad and Hemmige bridge is inundated.
The district administration has sought help from the individuals and the organisations. Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G Sankar urged the people to contribute house kits and the donors can drop the items at relief material collection centre established at Town Hall in Mysuru.

(Photo:Hemmige Bridge/ DHNS)

Chakra Dam and Savehaklu Reservoir filled to the brim

Hosanagara, Karnataka continues to receive heavy rainfall; Chakra Dam and Savehaklu Reservoir filled to the brim.

BSY arrives in Belagavi

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa arrives in Belagavi. He will later join Union Home Minister Amit Shah for aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Belagavi district. Shah is expected at 2.30 pm.

Relief sent by the Indian Navy to various parts of Uttar Kannada and Belgavi, and to hilly raeas by helicopters.

Rear Admiral Mahesh SinghFlag Officer Karwar explains the Rescue and Relief efforts being undertaken by IndianNavy in Uttar Kannada and Belgavi.

Mi-17 rescued 6 people stranded near Narayanpur Dam, Raichur district, Karnataka. A pregnant woman in need of medical aid was attended to by an #IAF medical officer onboard the helicopter and later transferred to a hospital on the landing: Indian Air Force

Shah to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Karnataka

An official release said the death toll has risen to 31 with four more deaths last night while 14 people were missing. As many as 3.14 lakh people have been evacuated and of them 2.18 lakh people are staying in 924 relief camps, it said.

"I am going to Belgaum (Belagavi). Our (BJP) national president Amit Shah is arriving there. Together we will conduct an aerial survey in Belgaum, Bagalkote and other areas. I will be back after he leaves for Delhi," Yediyurappa told reporters here.

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Water inflow from Maharashtra recedes on Sunday

Water inflow into river Krishna and its tributaries from Maharashtra at Rajapur weir on the state’s borders in Belagavi district came down to 344000 cusecs on Sunday.

It has been for the first time since the waters had begun to swell Krishna and its tributaries coming down. Flood situation in the villages along the banks of Krishna and its tributaries continues to remain grim with agricultural lands and villages remaining to be flooded and some of them marooned in the taluks of Nippani, Chikkodi, Raibag, Athani and Kagwad. More than 245 villages have been facing the brunt of natures fury.

Water inflow into Navilthirth dam across river Malaprabha and Hidkal dam across river Ghataprabha receded on Sunday.

Mullayyanagiri and Seethalayyanagiri landslides

Landslides on the road leading to hilly ranges of Mullayyanagiri andSeethalayyanagiri.

Tourists entry banned in hilly ranges

Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner Dr Bagadi Gautham has banned the entry of tourists to hilly ranges of Mullayyanagiri, Seethalayyanagiri and Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah till August 14. Following incessant rainfall, landslides have occurred on the road leading to these hilly ranges. Hence, the ban order has been imposed by the district administration.

Cong leader Poojary among 1,129 rescued in DK

As many as 1,129 people including former Union Minister B Janardhan Poojary two pregnant women and two babies were rescued by rescue teams and rehabilitated in 31 relief centres set up across Dakshina Kannada (DK) district on Saturday.

As Netravathi river began flooding the streets in B C Road, 82-year-old Congress leader Janardhana Poojary was rescued from his home, Chennamma Kuteera, in Kanchikaru Kotla near B C road and shifted to Gokarnanatheshwara temple in Kudroli, sources close to his family toldDH.

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Krishnaraja Sagar dam authorities issue flood warning

The authorities of Krishnaraja Sagar (KSR) dam have issued flood warning to residents downstream the reservoir on the banks of River Cauvery.

The water level of the dam reached 112 ft on Saturday and the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) released 59,627 cusec of water from the dam. The outflow is likely to be increased as the inflow is more than 1.30 lakh cusec. KRS is receiving a large quantum of water as Kodagu district is receiving heavy rainfall and the outflow of Hemavathi dam in Gorur, Hassan district has increased to 1,52,499 cusec.

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N-K districts: Krishna, Malaprabha unleash flood fury

With the Malaprabha river unleashing its destructive force, people of hundreds of villages on the banks of swollen Malaprabha river in Bagalkot, Gadag and Belagavi districts are spending sleepless nights.

Malaprabha River and Tuppari Halla rendered Saundatti town into an island. Road connectivity from the temple town has been cut off as Malaprabha is flowing over Munavalli bridge while overflowing Tuppari Halla has damaged Inamhongal bridge.

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2,866 Kodagu flood relief centres

As many as 58 flood-prone areas have been identified in Kodagu district.

There are 26 flood-prone areas in Madikeri taluk, 16 in Virajpet taluk, three in Somwarpet, five in Kushalnagar Town Panchayat, and eight flood-prone areas in Virajpet Town Panchayat jurisdiction.

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Two rescue missions were flown by helicopters of SWAC on Saturday evening from Jamnagar around village Ballabha, Jamnagar district. 14 persons picked up by Wing Commander UC Vaish while Wing Commander Vishal Jain winched up 16 marooned persons.

3 pregnant women in Badami Taluk of Bagalkot district were rescued by the local police and fire and emergency service personnel.

Karnataka floods: Villages in foothills of ghats fear more trouble

Residents of Charmady and surrounding villages in Dakshina Kannada district, living right at the foot of Western Ghats, are not averse to heavy rainfall as annual rainfall surpasses 3,000 mm in the region.

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Insurance firms to be told to compensate flood hit farmers: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that insurance firms would be directed to pay compensation to farmers who suffered losses in the floods inKarnataka. Speaking to reporters at Belagavi after conducting an aerial survey of Belagavi and Bagalkot districts, she said insurance firms would be instructed to conduct meetings with officers and elected representatives of the districts concerned and finalise the compensation amount and to conduct their surveys and formalities later. The Centre would also take steps to protect farmers and poor people from money lenders, Sitharaman added. Incessant rains in many districts inKarnatakaover the past few days have left 26 people dead and affected thousands. The finance minister, who is a Rajya Sabha member fromKarnataka, visited flood-hit Belagavi and Bagalkote districts and spoke to some flood-affected people. She also visited a few relief centres and took stock of the situation. At one of the affected areas, a woman broke down while narrating her plight. (PTI)

South Western Railway cancels some trains till Aug 23 due to landslides

The on Saturday announced the cancellation of several trains till August 23 due to landslides in the Hassan-Mangalore section of Mysuru Division. Rail transport in Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road ghat section has been hit adversely. There has been unprecedented rainfall in the section. The rainfall in Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road is almost double that of the last cumulative year and the section between Subramanya Road and Donegal has become vulnerable. In the past five days there have been 30 incidents of landslips between Hassan and Subramanya Road, a South-Western Railway release said. In view of weather warning received from the state government for the next two days, all the railway staff and labourers from the Ghat section have been evacuated and lodged at Subramanya Road Railway station till clearance is received from the government to move the staff, it said.

The trains cancelled include Yesvantpur-Karwar Express, KSR Bengaluru to Kannur/Karwar Express, Kannur/Karwar to KSR Bengaluru Express via Mysuru, Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Junction express, Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Central express, the release said. (PTI)

Army Intensifies Relief-Rescue Operations

The Army has intensified rescue and relief operations in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Thirteen teams of engineers have airlifted from Rajasthan to bolster ongoing flooding relief efforts in Kerala, while additional engineering teams are on standby to join operations. An army spokesperson said that 20 medical teams are being moved into affected areas in Maharashtra and Kerala and that as of date, over 3,000 army troops have been deployed on such operations in 17 districts across four states. Read more

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa will conduct aerial survey of flood hit districts with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday.

He cancelled his visit to Dakshina Kannada district to review the flood situation and will now accompany Amit Shah. The aerial survey is scheduled around 3 pm.

People in low-lying areas of Dakshina Kannada dt told to shift to safe areas

Due to the torrential rains in the coastal areas, Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil has urged residents in low-lying areas to immediately shift to safe places, as the brimming river Nethravati is flowing at a dangerous level. Water in the Nethravati and Gurpur Phalguni rivers are overflowing due to incessant rains and have already entered low-lying areas near the banks of the river. Bantwal taluk is flooded due to incessant rains. Rescue operations were being done by boats ferrying stranded people from areas which are almost submerged, jeeps were also used to rescue people in distress. The district administration and officials are stationed near the dangerous spots and are prepared to tackle any dangers that may be caused by rains and floods. A number of houses at Upppinangady and Bantwal, which are located on the river banks are submerged in water, official sources said. More than 1,000 people have been shifted to the relief camps opened at the Inspection Bungalow and Sharada High School of Panemangalore. The residence and farms of senior Congress leader Janardhan Poojary at Bantwal cross were also submerged in water. NDRF personnel shifted Poojary and other residents to safer places. (PTI)

Government order on Karnataka flood situation

Three people reported dead in Chikkamagaluru: media reports

Three people have reportedly died due to heavy rains in Chikkamagaluru district in the last two days, according to media reports.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves Bagalkot after holding a meeting with the officials.

FM likely to visit the rehabilitation centre in Belagavi, according to local TV media reports.

World Heritage Sites are underwater at Pattadakallu and other villages in Badami

Release of five lakh cusecs of water from Narayanpur Dam in Yadgir district has cut off road connectivity downstream Krishna river in Yerragudi and Yellagundio

IMD's latest weather alert

IMD issues Red alert to several regions of coastal and malnad regions

Red alert issued to Malnad region

Even the Malnad regions-- Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, and Shivamogga--too are expected to receive extremely heavy rains.

Extremely heavy rains: >= 204.5mm

Red alert issued to Coastal regions for next two days

IMD has issued a red alert to Coastal regions--Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.

Extremely heavy rains: >= 204.5mm

BSY to head to Mangaluru on Sunday

Due to inclement weather, BSY deferred the plan to fly to Mangaluru today.

In the latest development, BSY has confirmed that he will be travelling to Mangaluru via roadon August 11. He will then move toUdupi on August 12. He will be overseeing the flood and landslide relief work in the coastal region.

HDK urges flood-affected people not to lose hope

Former Chief Ministers HD Kumarswamy assured the rain and flood-affected displace people that he was with them and not to lose hope as there was no full-fledged government in the state.

The former CM who instilled confidence among the flood-affected said would strive to for your rehabilitation, disbursement of relief, the release of compensation. I would insist on CM Yediyurappa for effective and until permanent relief works were taken up. He was addressing inmates at Shankarling Karyalaya relief center at Sankeshwar.

BSY postpones Mangaluru visit to tomorrow morning

BSY was reported to leave for Mangaluru at 3:00 pm, but for reasons unknown, as postponed the trip.

He is now planning to go on Sunday at 8:30 am. He will be overseeing flood relief works carried out in the coastal region.

KSCA stadium in Shivamogga gets inundated

As the famous saying goes 'Nature takes it back what is hers', the stadium which was constructed by KSCA after encroaching Navule tank in the city has become tank now.

The entire KSCA stadium on Savalanga road in the city is inundated due to the copious rains that have been lashing the region for the past one week.

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Almatti-Bagalkot Main Road gets blocked due to heavy rains and flooding.

The Almatti-Bagalkot Main Road has been blocked after water from the backwaters flooded the road near Seetimani village.

BSY to head to Mangaluru from Bengaluru at 3:00 pm

After taking stock of the situation in the North Karnataka, BSY returned to Bengaluru last night. Now after briefing the media, he is planning to head to Mangaluru at 3:00 pm. He will oversee theflood relief works in the Coastal region.

South Western Railway Mysuru Division cancels train services due to heavy rains

South Western Railway Mysuru Divison has cancelled the train due to heavy downpour and consequent water flowing on the tracks at several locations between Kumsi and Talguppa Railway stations in Shivamogga – Talguppa section of Mysuru Division.

According to a press note, the decision has been taken in view of the safety of passengers.;

The train no 56217/56218 Talaguppa- Town - Talaguppa passenger is fully cancelled. Another train No.16206/16205 Mysuru – Talaguppa - Mysuru express journey is partially cancelled between Shivamogga Town and Talguppa.

CM BSY seeks Rs 3000 crore from central government

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that they have sought Rs 3,000 cr from the Central government for immediate relief efforts.

Floods and heavy rainfall has affected a total of 80 taluks in 17 districts, causing 24 deaths and damaging more than 14,000 houses.

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N Sitharaman inspects flooder river Markendaya

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inspecting flooded river Markendaya on the Pune-Bengaluru national highway in Belagavi on Saturday

N Sitharaman taking stock of flood relief works on ground

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inspecting flooded Ballari nallah area in Belagavi on Saturday. MLA Abhay Patil is seen- DHNS reports.

BSY briefs media about flood relief works

BSY said that the floods and heavy rains have caused more Rs 6000 crore worth damage in terms of crop loss and damage to property. 16 out of the 30 districts are affected by heavy rains; Around 2,000 villages of 80 taluks are facing distress due to severe flooding and heavy rains.

So far, around 2.4 lakh people have left home and all of them shifted to safer places by the state administration with the help of Navy, Army, and Indian Air Force along with state police assistance

This is said to be the worst climate-related disaster in 45 years in Karnataka, BSY said.

Ihave apprised PM and central government and have urged them to offer liberal fund allocations

I have formed five teams to assess the damage and take stock of flood relief works. Rs 400 crores have been released for the redevelopment of damaged houses and compensation to the affected people, BSY added.

BSY has requested corporate companies for funding the relief works and State government employees will be donating their one-day salary for the relief works.

Sudha Murthy-led Infosys Foundation has donated Rs 10 crore to the Karnataka state government.

N Sitharaman and Suresh Angadi inspect Belagavi flood relief works on ground.JPG

Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Suresh Angadi visiting flood-affected areas in Belagavi on Saturday.

HDK arrives at Belagavi

Former CM HD Kumaraswamy has arrived at Belagavi to take stock of the flood relief works.

Kumarswamy also announced that he will be going to Gadag, Hubbali, and Dharwad for inspection. Tomorrow, he will be traveling to Kodagu and Mysuru.

HDK requested Central government to offer more funds and send more Army and India Air Force personnel to fast track the rescue efforts in the flood deluged Karnataka state.

Mangaluru DC urges people living near Gurupura- Phalguni river move to safer place

With the increase in the inflow of water to Gurupura- Phalguni river on the outskirts of Mangaluru, Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil has advised people living on the banks of the river to shift to a safer location.

Nodal officers appointed by district administration is camping at the flood-prone areas and district administration is all set to tackle flood situation, said DC.

N Sitharaman arrives in Belagavi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Belagavi on Saturday. Sitharaman took stock of the flood relief works in the North Karnataka. Local MP Suresh Angadi is also seen.

Rain intensity tones down in Belagavi, bringing a bit relief to the city residents

Rains provide respite in Belagavi city on Saturday. Waters in flooded areas due to swelling of storm water drains and nallahs recede -DHNS reports

Rescue efforts saves more than 500 people in Malnad region

According to DC Sasikanth Senthil, operations to rescue was carried through the entire night and continuing. More than 200 affected people have been shifted to safe places. As of now no issues. The water level in the river has started decreasing.

After the flash flood in Belthangady, the rescue operation was carried out to rescue around 300 people with the help of locals and all are safe. However, connectivity is lost in a couple of places. Now, the water level has completely receded, added DC.

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With the rise in water level in River Nethravathi, the low lying areas in Jeppinamogaru beside NH 66 is inundated. The affected families are being shifted. (DH)

Coast Guard Team undertook night rescue operationsat Bantwal and evacuated 10 stranded civilians including women and children on request from the District Authorities of Dakshina Kannada and Bantwal Tahasil.

Heavy rain continued to lash southern parts of Kodagu

Heavy rain continued to lash southern parts of Kodagu. With river Cauvery overflowing on Koppa bridge of Kushalnagar-Mysuru road, the vehicular movement has been affected. River Cauvery continues to breach danger level at Bhagamandala. The rescue teams are continuing the rescue operations flood-affected areas.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit flood affected areas of Belagavi city and parts of district after 10 am on Saturday. (DH)

Harige area in Shivamogga city was waterlogged due to copious rains.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman: On my way to North Karnataka. Floods are causing severe disruption to our daily lives. (ANI)

The district in charge Secretary P Manivannan stated that drones would be used to survey the possibility of diverting the flow of the river Tunga safely to minimise the damage.(DH)

Flood situation turns worse in Shivamogga (DH)

The drastic rise in the water level of the river Tunga in the city following the copious rains and release of high quantum of water from the dam has flooded a number of residential areas in the city turning the situation from bad to worse.
Two NDRF teams, a staff of fire service and emergency department from Davangere, Haveri have been called for rescue operations. Around 25 families were evacuated in boats in Bhadravathi taluk at midnight. Deputy Commissioner KB Shivakumar has appealed to people of the areas who are not facing flood threat to stay back at homes for the smooth rescue operation.

Nirmala to take stock of flood situation in State: CM

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said only God can save Karnataka in taking up floods relief work as the previous coalition government has brought State treasury to a precarious condition and added that the State government will urge the Union governmentto provide maximum relief funds owing to the financial condition of the State.

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In view of rising water level of Tunga river, the public is requested to mover from their houses to nearest relief camps: Charulata Somal (Shimoga City Corporation Commissioner)

South Western Railway, Mysuru Division: Due to the torrential downfall, water is flowing below the track at several locations between Sagara Jambagaru and Talaguppa. The track is suspended since 9:15 pm. 4 trains have been short terminated.

Centre will extend all assistance to Karnataka: BSY

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said only God can save Karnataka in taking up flood relief work as the previous coalition government has brought State treasury to precarious condition.

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Lt Gen PS Rajeshwar, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff: Armed Forces in Aid have already pressed about 200 teams with boats and helicopters.

Today, teams evacuated 374 persons at Belagavi and 12 at Dharwad . Till Now, NDRF has evacuated over 3400 persons & 24 live Stocks to safer places in Karnataka.

Nine additional teams (five from Kolkata and four from Ghaziabad) are in the State to expedite operations. Presently, 20 NDRF teams are engaged in rescue and relief work with full zeal & commitment at Kodagu, Raichur, Belagavi, Bagalkot and Dharwad districts.

Yediyurappa said that action would be taken against police officials who lathi charged people in rain affected areas of Gadag.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit the rain-affected areas of Belagavi and Bagalkot on Aug 10 and Uttara Kannada dist on Aug 11: Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa

Karnataka CM, BS Yediyurappa confirms to Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis that water discharge from Almatti Dam in Karnataka has increased to 4,80,000 cusecs.

Shivamogga-Chitradurga road flooded following incessant rain.

District Commissioner declares holiday on Saturday in Dakshin Kannada

Following heavy rain, DK DC Sasikanth Senthil has declared holiday for Anganwadi centres, schools, colleges, Post-graduation centres, on Saturday. Fishermen have been advised not to enter the deep sea for fishing for the next three days- DH News Servicereports.

Union govt released Rs 78 crore for flood relief works, more to follow: P Joshi

Speaking to media persons after visiting the rain-affected areas of Hubballi on Friday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshisaid Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are monitoring the flood situation in State on a minute to minute basis. “They have assured of providing every possible help to State.

Of the Rs 200 crore requested by the State government as funds for relief management, the Union government has already released Rs 78 crore and another Rs 128 crore will be released soon. The State government also has Rs 100 crore under the State Disaster Response Force head.

Pralhad Joshi interacted with a student whose books were damaged due to heavy rains in Hubballi. He assured of providing free books to all the students who lost their books in rain-related incidents.

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NH 75 connecting Bengaluru to Mangaluru closed

Mangaluru-Bengalduru road has been blocked due to a landslide at Doddakoppalu on NH 75 near Shiradi on Friday evening.

IMD issues Red alert to Kodagu and Shivamogga regions for next two days

IMD issues Red alert to Chikkamagalur region for next two days

IMD issues Red alert to Coastal and North Karnataka regions

IMD has warned of extremely heavy rains in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Belagavi for the next two days.

Extremely Heavy Rainfall (>= 204.5mm )

BSY reviews flood management in Bagalkot

CM BS Yediyurappa reviewing the flood situation management at the Bagalkot District Panchayat. He was joined by local MLAs Govinda Karajola and Veeranna Charanmathima.

Multiple trains cancelled due to heavy rains in Karnataka

Due to flooding reported between Palakkad - Ottappalam, Shoranur - Kuttipuram and Ferok – Kallayi sections of Palghat Division, the track is suspended on these sections on Friday. Landslide has also been reported at Karakkad, near Shoranur.

In view of this, Train traffic affected in Palakkad - Ernakulam, Palakkad - Shoranur and Shoranur - Kozhikode sections.

The service of Train No 16603 Mangaluru Central - Chennai Central Maveli Express is cancelled on Friday. The service of

Train No 22207 Chennai Central -Thiruvananthapuram Bi-Weekly Express is cancelled. The service of Train No 12601 Puratchi Thalaivar DrMG Ramachandran Central Mail Express is cancelled.

The service of Train No 12602 Mangaluru Central – MGR Chennai Central Mail which left Mangaluru on August 8 is partially cancelled between Shoranur and Chennai.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi today visited flood-hit Hubli

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi today visited flood-hit Hubli. He said,"10 NDRF teams have already been sent here. State govt has requested for 5 more NDRF teams. As soon as I came to know all these things are needed, I spoke to Union Home Minister and apprised him of the situation." (ANI)

One killed as house collapsed in Hunsur

Ganesh (36) is deceased. The officials concerned visited the spot and also assured of compensation to the family. Following the heavy rainfall and heavy outflow from reservoir, Hunsur-Hangod main road has been blocked.

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331 villages in Belagavi affected by flood

The nature fury continues following floods and heavy rains, 183 more villages have come under the grip of flood during the last 24 hours till 6 pm on Thursday. The situation remains grim with a totalof 331 villagesaffected in Belagavi district.

As many as 5,137 houses have suffered partial damages and11 houses were completelycollapsed due to heavy rainsand 57,887 people have been evacuated.

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Alert in Mysuru as water outflow to be increased

Wateroutflow from three dams - Kabini, Tanaka, and Nugu - to Kapila river has increased to 1.25 lakh cusecs.The district administration has alerted the villagers as the outflow is likely to be increased by another 25,000 cusecs by noon.Due to heavy outflow, several roads were blocked and a few bridges have washed away.

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Miraculous escape for students after bus got stranded in floodwaters near Hosur (DH)

40 students from Manipal School of Architecture had a miraculous escape when their bus got stranded in the floodwaters near Hosur 30km away from Badami in wee hours on Friday. All the students were reported to be safe and alternative transport was arranged to help students reach Hubli. The bus in which they were traveling was totally submerged.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa visited relief camps in Mudhol on Friday

People being rescued from flooded areas in Belagavi district. (DH photo)

Flood situation worsening in Belagavi district on Friday.

People forced to move on their own to safety as Sureban village in Ramdurg taluk in Belagavi district flooded by river Malaprabha waters. About 500 people including men, women and children trapped in village.

Srikanta Prasad, Superintendent Engineer, Kabini Circle, in an interview to ANI said that 10,00,00 cusec of water has been released from Kabini Dam, 1,50,00 cusec of water released from Taraka Dam & 1,00,00 cusec of water released from Nagu Dam.

Rescue operations being carried out by IAF

Rescue operation by IAF

One person drowned in Kapila river near Kokkada area of Belthangady Taluk in Mangaluru, yesterday. (ANI)

9 people have died in the flood-affected state, till date. 16875 people and 3010 animals have been shifted to 272 relief camps opened in the state.(ANI)

An appeal for generous contribution to the relief fund

The official twitter handle of the Chief Minister of Karnataka tweeted a request to all thecitizens to lend a helping hand to the people in distress due to floods in the State by contributing generously to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund - Natural Calamity.

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Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC): Mysuru to Madikeri & Mysuru to H D Kote Road closed due to heavy rains and water overflowing (ANI)

Floods threaten South Karnataka as rains intensify

Flood fury continued unabated in North Karnataka even as Malnad and the coast braced for heavy rain which has so far claimed seven lives and destroyed standing crops in lakhs of acres in the state.

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A year after deluge, Kodagu roads remain vulnerable

The collapse of Makutta road, connecting Virajpet and Kerala, may be the beginning of a series of road-related infrastructure damages waiting to happen in Kodagu, where most of the 118 works planned by the PWD department are pending as the government has released only 11% of the funds sought, last year.

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SWR operates special train for evacuation

The South Western Railways operated a special train in the late night to evacuate flood-affected people from Hole Alur station to Gadag.

The Deputy Commissioner of Gadag district informed SWR officials that the Mallapur dam was overflowing and nearby places were getting flooded. People from the area were coming Holealur station and needed to be transported to Gadag.

"The deputy commissioner will make arrangements at Gadag. For the time being, we are stopping Golgumbaz Express at Hole Alur and transporting maximum people to Gadag," an official said, adding that a DEMU train reached Hole Alur station at 10.30 for evacuation.

Incessant rain leaves trail of destruction in N K'taka

Incessant showers have thrown life out of gear in Hubballi-Dharwad cities, parts of Belagavi, Uttara Kannada, Haveri and Gadag districts.

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NCMC reviews situation in flood affected states

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) met here on Thursday to review the prevailing flood situation in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala and Gujarat.

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Bengaluru to be on high alert

Information has come from IMD that Bengaluru might also face high-intensity rains for the next few days. So, we have set up 63 control rooms to emergency calls and also 24 teams have been formed to take care of relief works: Gangambike Mallikarjun (Mayor of Bengaluru)

Heavy rains to continue in North Karnataka, coastal and Malnad region for next 5 days: IMD

Infosys Foundation pledges Rs 10 cr for flood relief

The Infosys Foundation has decided to donate Rs 10 cr as an aid for relief work being in North Karnataka following the devastating floods.

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A rescue team moves through the water during coordinated relief and rescue operations by Army Forces in flood-affected areas of Masaguppi village in Belgaum district on Thursday. PTI photo

Karnataka government deploys a chopper to rescue stranded people from Udagatti village in Belagavi

Heavy rains lash several parts of Bengaluru triggering flood-like situation and disrupting vehicular movement

Flood victims are rescued on a boat during a coordinated relief and rescue operations by Army Forces in flood-affected areas of Belgaum district on Thursday. PTI photo

Landslides: 8 Trains cancelled on Mangaluru route

Eight trains on Mangaluru route have been cancelled for two to three days following heavy landslides in Saksleshpur-Subrahmanya Ghat section.

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North interior Karnataka, coastal and Malnad district flood situation report

Karnataka Chief Minister requests all the MPs, MLAs and other elected representatives of the flood-affected areas in the state to remain in their constituencies to supervise the remedial measures and to report emergency issues.

Several trees uprooted in Kodagu due to heavy rainfall. Few uprooted trees have fallen onto electrical transformers cutting off the power supply in the region.

Rescue operation begins in flood-hit areas of Wayanad (Kerala) and Coorg (Karnataka)

Army swung into action for the disaster relief and rescue operations in the flood-hit Wayanad (Kerala) and Coorg District (Karnataka).

DSC Centre, Kannur has deployed two columns of DSC personnel, one each to Virajpet in Coorg Dist and Wayanad respectively. One column consists of one Officer, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 55 other ranks.

The rescue mission in Coorg district is headed by Lt. Colonel Arun Prakash of DSC Centre, Kannur.

Yediyurappa to Maha CM: Karnataka to release Almatti water

In the backdrop of unprecedented floods in western Maharashtra, Karnataka has agreed to release five lakh cusecs water from Almatti dam to help affected people in Kolhapur and Sangli districts, an official said on Thursday.

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Red alert issued in Karnataka for two more days

Trains operating between Mangaluru and Bengaluru were cancelled till August 11 due to landslips in Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section.

Outflow from Kabini Dam increased to 85,000 cusec

The outflow from Kabini Dam increased to 85,000 cusecs as the inflow is 55,000 cusecs. Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G Sankar said it was unexpected and the chances of floods along the river are high.

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Massive search being conducted for a 22- year-old who got swept away in Hemavati river in Chikkamagaluru on August 7.

BBMP corporators to donate their one month salary to flood victims

BBMP corporators to donate their one month’s salary to victims of the flood-hit areas. Rs 16.86 lakh to be donated to CM’s relief fund.

The road connecting Aanandpur with Shikaripura is waterlogged and vehicular movement has been suspended.

Couple stuck in flooded waters rescued after three days

Kadappa, Ratna couple stuck in flooded waters for three days at Kabalapur in Belagavi rescued IGP Raghavendra Suhas informed. The rescue operation successfully ended at 12.30 PM, he added.

Laksmi and Saraswati temples were submerged under water near the confluence of Amarja and Bhima river water near Deval Ganagapur in Kalaburagi district. Bhima river is in spate after heavy discharge water from two dams in Maharashtra. Deval Ganagapur is a holy shrine where Datta Peeta is located. Scores of devotees from Maharashtra visit the temple daily.

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa at a flood relief centre at Sankeshwar town in Hukkeri taluk in Belagavi district on Thursday.

Nearly 10 coconut palms were uprooted and washed away as sea erosion intensified at Battampady along Uchhila coast in Someshwar on Thursday morning.

Army rescue operation in flood-hit areas

16 columns and 12 engineer task forces, comprising 1,000 troops are currently employed on relief efforts in Belgaum, Bagalkot and Raichur, plus over the border on Maharashtra. Sofar the army said that it has rescued 500 people and has beenproviding food aid and medical services.

The army added that rescue operations are currently underway at the villages of Mouje Digraj, Haripur, Birwadi, Asankoli, and Nandre in Maharashtra, where an estimated 1,200—1,300 have been cut-off by rising waters.

Elderly women and flood-affected families including a baby being rescued from the flooded mutt galli at Sankeshwartown in Hukkeritaluk in Belagavi.

Holiday announced in schools and colleges by respective District Administrations in rain-affected districts- Kodagu, Dharwad, Mangaluru, Hassan, Belagavi, Mysore, Karwar and Udupi (ANI)

Traffic on NH 75 diverted near Mangaluru

With Netravathi river flooding in Udane on NH 75, traffic was diverted on Thursday morning. All KSRTC buses plying towards Mangaluru diverted via Gundya.

Kankumbi records highest rainfall

Kankumbi rain gauging centre in Khanapur taluk recorded highest rainfall record within 8 days with 1746 mm from August 1 to 8.
Rainfall on August 1, 62 mm, August 2, 124 mm, August 3, 198 mm, August 4, 189 mm, August 5, 205 mm, August 6, 335 mm, August 7, 211 mm and August 8, 422 mm.
A total of 1746 mm rainfall recorded. Earlier 422 mm recorded was the highest rain recorded in the history of Kankumbi rainfall centre.

One more death in Belagavi

Foods have claimed yet another life in Belagavi district. Shilpa Siddappa Managuli (10) washed away and drowned in Hire Halla floods.

Incident was reported at Nagarmunoli in Chikkodi taluk on Thursday. With this, the death toll has raised to seven in the district.

Inamhongal village in Savadatti taluk in Belagavi district has been flooded due to waters of river Malaprabha river spreading

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi inspecting the flooded Shivaji Nagar area in Belagavi on Thursday.

A house at Rangegowda Layout has collapsed due to heavy rainfall. However, no casualties have been reported.

H D Kote: The outflow from Kabini Dam has increased to 60,000 cusecs.
As the outflow increased, a bridge near the dam has submerged and the district administration has issued red alert.
According to the sources, a few other bridges are likely to submerge.

Markhandeya River flowing at spate under the nation highway bridge near Kakati on the outskirts of Belagavi

BSY to camp in Belagavi for 3 days

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa will stay in Belagavi for three days to monitor flood situation and direct rescue and relief measures.

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Floods, heavy rain claim 11 lives in Karnataka

Eleven people were killed on Wednesday as flood fury accompanied by heavy rain continued unabated in many parts of the state. As many as 237 villages in 32 taluks were affected as most rivers continued to swell dangerously.

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Charmadi Ghat closed for two days

The movement of vehicles on Charmadi Ghat (NH-73) has been banned till Thursday midnight following landslides and uprooting of trees due to rain.

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Flash floods inundate 20-odd industries in Mangaluru

About 20 to 25 industries in Baikamapady Industrial area were inundated due to flash floods triggered by incessant rain on Tuesday.

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Hundreds of houses, electricity poles damaged in Udupi

As many as 273 electricity poles have been damaged in Udupi district owing to gusty wind for the past two days.

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Belagavi: Helicopters only option to rescue couple stranded in a tree

Belagavi: Helicopters are the only option to rescue Kadappa and Ratna couple who are stuck in a tree inundated by Ballari Nala floods at Kabalapur in Belagavi taluk.

Efforts of the district administration have gone in vain due to the spate of Ballari Nala. The couple has been stuck there for three days with a hope of rescue. Bad weather has not permitted the local copters. It is only the Defense helicopters which have the ability to fly in the odds and rescue them as per certain sources.

According to district administration sources, two helicopters were kept ready to carry outrescue operation but has not been possible due to incessant rains and bad weather.

BSY collects information of flood situation in Belagavi

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa collecting information of flood situation in Belagavi district from Deputy Commissioner S B Bommanahalli at the airport in Belagavi.

Prohibition of traffic in Charmadi Ghat ordered; Holidays extended for another day

Mangaluru, Karnataka: Due to continuous rainfall since the past 2 days, landslides reported at various places of Charmadi Ghat. Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil has ordered prohibition of traffic in the ghat for 2 days. Holidays for school & college to continue for tomorrow also, ANI tweeted.

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa arrived in Belagavi on Wednesday evening to inspect flood situation.

Will focus on flood relief, cabinet expansion later: CM BS Yediyurappa

BSY while talking to the media in front of his residence said that the high command has asked him to focus on flood relief works in the North Karnataka and Malnad regions.

"I will go to New Delhi after three or four days to seek nod for cabinet expansion",BSY added

Please postpone the traveling on these routes: KSRTC Hubballi

Here is a list of the roads closed in Karnataka:

Madikeri - Bhagmandal
Chikmaglur - Dharmastala(Charmadi ghat)
Yellapur-Ankola,
Hubballi-Yellapur;
Belagavi-Panjim(Chorla ghat)
Belgaum - Phonda(Via Khanapur - Halsi),
Mundgod - Sirsi (Malgi),
Sirsi - Kumta(Via Katgal),
Mirjan - Ankola,
Jamkandi-Vijayapur,
Belagavi-Gokak,
Belagavi-Vengurla;
Kagwad-Miraj,
Chikkodi-Ichalkaranji,
Nippani-Kolhapur,
Gokak-Vijayapur,
Nippani-Gadinglaj,
Nippani-Hupri,
Athani-Kudchi;
Jamkandi-Savalagi,
Jamakandi-Guddapur,
Chikkapadsalgi barrage,
Kudachi barrage.
Raichur - Yadgiri

Railways cancel two train services due to landslide in Malnad regions

Owing to continuous rains, there have been fresh landslides between Sirivagilu & Subramanya Road Railways stations on the Sakaleshpur-Subramanya Road Ghat Section. Consequently, the following trains stand cancelled on 7.8.2019:

1. T.No.16576 MangaloreJn.-Yeswantpur Express

2.T.No.16586 Mangalore Central-Yeswantpur Express

"South Western Railway deeply regrets the inconvenience caused to traveling public on account of the cancellation of services," says the Railways press statement.

Holiday declared in schools and colleges in Madikeri, as heavy rains lash the Malnad regions

As heavy rains lash Madikeri, district authority declares holidays for colleges and schools.

Also, landslides have been reported in the Malnad regions including Kodagu.

BSY approves extension of Engineering fees payment by one week

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has directed officials to extend the last date to pay the fee by one week for candidates selected in third round counseling of CET.

Today was the last day to pay fees. This step is taken in the wake of the flood situation in various parts of Karnataka.

Karnataka government decides to release excess water to Vijayanagara canals and Tungabhadra project

Government of Karnataka has decided to release water in Tungabhadra project and Vijayanagara Canals as the inflow has increased in Tungabhadra Reservoir.

Inflow to Tungabhadra reservoir was 23,052 cusecs on August 6, 2019, and outflow at Tunga reservoir in Shivamogga was 77,000 cusecs. As the outflow from Tunga reservoir is increased, the storage at Tungabhadra dam is expected to rise to 30 to 40 TMC. Hence it has been decided to release 9800 cusecs of water to Left bank and right bank canals of Tungabhadra reservoir and Vijayanagar canals.

DC declares holiday for schools and colleges in Belagavi, as heavy rains lash the North Karnataka district

Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, S B Bommanahalli have announced 3 days holidays for all schools and colleges in the district from August 8 to 10.

In wake of heavy rains lashing the district, holidays had been given for schools and colleges on August 6 and 7. Heavy downpour continuing holidays have been extended by three days more and classes will be conducted on Sunday’s to compensate them.

Belagavi flooded, as copious rains continue to lash the North Karnataka

Postman Circle before Head Post Office in Belagavi flooded due to rain and nallah waters on Wednesday.

Also, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has cut short his Delhi visit and is returning to Bengaluru. The CM is expected to review the flood situation in the state and visit Belagavi tomorrow.

Heavy rains lash Shivamogga city, many trees get uprooted

Pedestals erected on the premises of Shivappa Nayaka palace in Shivamogga city are damaged as trees and compound were uprooted due to heavy rains accompanied by strong wind lashed the city last night.

Sagar town inundated due to heavy rains

Neerkodu layout in Sagar town is waterlogged due to copious rains.

Heavy rains continue to pound Malnad regions

Flood situation in various parts of Shivamogga district continues to remain grim due to copious rains that have been lashing the region for the past three days.

Normal life was thrown out of gear in the district following the copious rains. The district administration has issued flood warning signal to those residing in areas close to water bodies. To ensure the safety of students, the holiday has been declared for educational institutes on August 7.

Helpline numbers:

The district administration has already issued flood warning signal to people residing in areas close to the water bodies as rivers, tanks are in full spate. People can dial the toll-free number-1077 or 08182271101 to air their rain-related grievances with the authorities concerned. As a precautionary, measure, the city corporation has asked people residing on the bank of the river to move to a safer place as it is flowing above the danger level. People of the city can dial the helpline number 18004257677 to share their rain-related grievances.

Charmadi Ghat closed due to landslide and tree uprooting

Following landslides and uprooting of trees on Charmadi Ghat (NH 234), the movement of vehicles are prohibited for two days (Wednesday and Thursday), said Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil.

Speaking to DH, he said the work on clearing the stretch is in progress.

A team consisting DC Sasikant Senthil, SP Laxmiprasad, Beltangady tahsildar Ganapaty Shastri and forest officials had visited the spot at midnight. The commuters, who were struck on various stretches of the ghat, were rescued immediately.

All the vehicles bound to Mangaluru from Chikkamagaluru were diverted at Kottigehara. Following the closure of Charmadi Ghat, the alternative route to Mangaluru-Bengaluru via Karkala-Kalasa-Kottigehara, Puttur-Sullia-Madikeri and Shiradi Ghat. All the KSRTC buses bound to Dharmasthala and Mangaluru are stranded at Kottigehara bus stand

Belagavi railway station

A train proceeding towards Belagavi railway station halted outside the station with rain and nallah waters inundating the tracks in Belagavi on Wednesday.

Munavalli town gets flooder due to heavy rains

Munavalli town in Savadatti taluk in Belagavi district flooded with river Malaprabha waters on Wednesday.

Kurli village flooded due to heavy rains

Kurli village in Nippani taluk in Belagavi district flooded in river Vedganga waters on Wednesday.

Darur bridge flooded

Darur bridge connecting Darur and Halyal villages in Athani taluk in Belagavi district submerged in river Krishna waters on Wednesday

Railway tracks inundated due to heavy rains

Railway tracks on the outskirts of the railway station have nearly submerged in nallah waters due to heavy downpour for the last few days in Belagavi on Wednesday.

Department of Health and Family Welfare send team of doctors to flood-affected regions

The department of Health and Family Welfare has constituted special teams of doctors to work in the flood-affected areasbesides cancelling leaves of several doctors in the flood-affected regions

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Heavy rains continue to pound Belagavi

Flood situation escalated in the district with waters in river Krishna and it’s tributaries continuing to flow above danger levels posing more problems on Wednesday.

Inflow from Maharashtra into Krishna increased to over 4 lakh cusecs. Discharge of about 1 lakh cusecs from Hidkal dam added to the inflow at Almatti.

River Vedanga flooded parts of Nippani town and surrounding villages on Wednesday and it’s watering inundating houses.

Hidkal dam filled to the maximum level of 2175 feet leading in the discharge of water downstream.

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Continuous landslides and uprooting of trees on Charmadi Ghat disrupted the movement of vehicles on Tuesday night. A car was damaged when a tree fell on it at the tenth curve of the ghat.

All the passengers in the car have escaped unhurt, said sources. The entry of vehicles to Charmadi Ghat is prohibited from Kottigehara itself by the police. The forest officials and team of labourers have rushed to the spot to clear fallen trees and landslides.

Vehicles stranded on Pune-Bengaluru national highway at Halga on the outskirts of Belagavi due to slow movement of traffic towards Dharwad

Fifteen Army columns of Dakshin Bharat Area have been deployed in Belagavi, Bagalkot, Raichur and Yadgir Districts to undertake Rescue and Relief Operations in Floods affected areas of Northern Karnataka. -MoD PRO

Villagers told to vacate areas surrounding Almatti dam

Authorities in Bagalkot on Tuesday issued directed villagers to vacate to safe areas as 4.5 lakh cusecs water may have to be released "at any moment" due to the high inflow.

D Basavaraj, KBJNL Executive Engineer at Almatti dam, has said in a release that the warning was being issued due to the continuing heavy rain in the catchment area of Krishna river.

"Due to the high inflow rate, about 4 lakh to 4.5 lakh cusecs of water may have to be released at any moment. Therefore, residents of villages and the towns of in low lying area below the dam have to vacate along with their livestock to safer areas," he said.

The engineer has also cautioned that those living next to the river course also need to be on high alert.

All 35 tourists rescued from floods

Tourists who were stranded inside Veerabhadreshwara Swamy Temple amid gushing water from Kalhathigiri waterfalls at Tarikere were rescued by police and local residents, on Tuesday

With the increase in water from waterfalls, 35 tourists had remained stranded inside the temple. They were rescued using the rope at 2 pm. Local auto drivers helped in the rescue operation. All the tourists are safe, said Lingadahalli PSI Basavarajappa to DH.

IMD issues Red alert to coastal and south interior Karnataka regions

Man dies, as house collapsed due to heavy rains in Belagavi

Heavy rains in Bailahongala taluk of Belagavi led to house collapse killingone man- TV reports

Mangaluru-Bengaluru train service partially cancelled

Train services between Bengaluru and Mangaluru has been partially cancelled following landslides on the track between Siribagilu and Subramanya Road Railway station in Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road ghat section of Mysuru Division, on Tuesday.

Also, in view of the restoration works and safety of passengers, train No 16516 Karwar to Yesvantpur Express journey on Tuesday is partially cancelled between Mangaluru Central to Hassan.

And, train No 16575 Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Junction journey on Tuesday is partially cancelled between Hassan to Mangaluru Central.

Tunga river swells as heavy rains pound Shivamogga

Following the copious rains in the catchment area, water was released from 20 crest gates of Tunga dam at Gajanur near Shivamogga on Tuesday. The city corporation has asked people residing on the bank of the river in Shivamogga to move to a safer place as the river Tunga is flowing the above the danger mark.

Expect heavy rains in coastal and south interior Karnataka regions: IMD

IMD has issued a red alert to coastal and south interior Karnataka regions. Expect heavy rains for the next two days-August 7 and 8.

For today, IMD has issued an orange alert for the aforementioned regions.

Red alert: Rainfall very likely at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy falls at isolated places

Orange alert: Rainfall very likely at most places with heavy rainfall at a few places with very rainfall at isolated places

Heavy rain: 64.5-115.5 mm/day;

Very heavy rain: 115.6-204.4 mm/day;

Bhadra river swells due to heavy rain

River Bhadra flows on Kalasa- Horanadun road at Hebbole

Farm fields inundated in Shivamogga district due to heavy rains

Farm fields inundated in Shivamogga district due to incessant rains that had been lashing the region for the past two days.

Maha CM request Karnataka CM BSY to release water from Almatti dam

With the flood situation in Kolhapur and neighbouring areas worsening, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to his Karnataka counterpart B S Yediyurappa and requested for discharge from the Almatti dam.

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Markendeya river swells as heavy rains lash Belagavi

Belgundi-Rakaskoppa Road in Belagavi taluk flooded by river Markendeya waters on Tuesday.

Belagavi South MLA joins residents to clear drains

Belagavi South MLA Abhay Patil clearing drains to make way for storm waters to flow at Kapileshwar Colony in Belagavi on Tuesday.

Belagavi-Panaji Road at Khanapur in Belagavi district has been closed due to flooding

Belagavi-Panaji Road at Khanapur in Belagavi district has been closed for road traffic towards Ram Nagar in Uttar Kannada with river Malaprabha waters flowing over it on Tuesday.

Gangambika Aikya Mantap surrounded by flood waters of river Malaprabha

Gangambika Aikya Mantap on the banks of river Malaprabha at M K Hubli in Kittur taluk in Belagavi district has submerged in river waters on Tuesday.

Heavy rains lash Belagavi leading to flooding of Thirth village in Athani Taluk

People pulling an auto-rickshaw that has submerged in river Krishna waters to safety at Thirth village in Athani taluk in Belagavi district on Tuesday.

Holiday declared for schools and colleges in Malnad regions

Citing heavy rains,Shivamogga district administration has declared holiday for schools and colleges in three Taluks--Sagar, Thirthahalli, and Hosanagara- TV reports.

IMD has announced that the heavy rains to continue for the rest of the week in South India including Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, northern parts of Andhara Pradesh in addition toGujarat, certain regions of Maharastra in the West.

Landslides on the seventh curve of Charmadi Ghat disrupted traffic for sometime on Tuesday morning. Two trees were also uprooted on the stretch. According to DC Sasikanth Senthil the landslides are cleared to facilitate the movement of vehicles.

Rain: Pune-Bengaluru highway closed due to waterloggin

Traffic movement on the Pune-Bengaluru national highway near Kognoli on the state’s borders with Maharashtra came to a halt with river Vedganga flooding about one kilometre stretch since early hours of Tuesday.

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Farmer dies in landslide in Thirthahalli

A 60-year-old farmer succumbed to injuries in the hospital in Thirthahalli town following landslide incident while working in paddy field at Kalavatti attached to Kannangi gram panchayat limits in Thirthahalli taluk on Monday night.

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Heavy rains: Holiday for schools, anganwadis in Puttur

Following heavy rain lashing different parts of Dakshina Kannada, Puttur Assistant Commissioner has declared holiday for schools and anganwadi centres in Puttur, Kadaba and Belthangady taluks on Tuesday.

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Malnad, north Karnataka experience widespread showers

Showers poured more misery on the flood-hit Belagavi district. While the taluks in Krishna basin continued to battle deluge caused by heavy discharge from Maharashtra reservoirs, Belagavi city, Khanapur and surrounding areas on Monday werebattered by incessant showers.

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