Several waterfalls have come alive, attracting scores of tourists

The monsoon may not have reached its peak in the State. But, they have intensified in some places, while disappointing farmers in other places. Showers have been heavy, especially in the coastal and Western Ghats belts of the State.

Kodagu

Deputy Commissioner Anurag Tewari has banned the entry of tourist vehicles on the Bhagamandala-Talacauvery road for 15 to 20 days.

This is a precautionary measures as cracks have developed on the boulders of a hillock on the roadside. On Monday, the deputy commissioner visited the spot where boulders had caved in on the road.

He said as the Talacauvery area is receiving heavy rainfall, there are possibilities of flood. The boulders beside the road have developed cracks. Thus, officials of the PWD and Mines and Geology department had been directed to submit a report on the safety of the road, Tewari said. Only light vehicles will be allowed on the road.

A boat has been arranged to ferry people in Bhagamandala to safer areas. It will be better if tourists do not come to Bhagamandala-Talacauvery during rainy season, Tewari said. In the meantime, rain receded in Madikeri, Bhagamandala, Napoklu, Kushalnagar and Somwarpet. Balele, Nittur and Srimangala received good rainfall.

Two persons suffered injuries when a branch of a tree fell on them at Arameri in Virajpet. Bhagamandala received 13.7 cm rainfall. The water level in Harangi
reservoir stood at 2,841.66 feet. The inflow of water was 8,359 cusecs.

Shimoga

Though several parts of the district continued to receive moderate to heavy rain on Monday, the intensity was less.

The Malnad taluks of Teerthahalli, Sagar, Hosanagar received moderate to heavy rain. In the last 48 hours, Agumbe received the highest rainfall of 283 mm, followed by Yadur (Hosanagar taluk) 240 mm, Hulikal 205 mm, Chakra 227 mm, Savehaklu 190 mm, Teerthahalli 145.2 mm and Sagar 85.4 mm.

Following the heavy rain in Teerthahalli, the Mandagadde bird sanctuary was submerged. The nests of birds were washed away in rain. The mantap near the Korpalaiah convention hall on the banks of River Tunga in Shimoga city was submerged, following the release of water from Tunga dam.

Water levels in various reservoirs across the district witnessed a drastic rise following heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. The level in Linganamakki reservoir rose to 1,754.50 against the maximum level of 1,819 feet. The inflow of water was 38,183 cusecs and the outflow 175 cusecs.

The water level in Bhadra dam rose to 144 feet against the maximum level of 186 feet. The inflow was 24,854 cusecs and the outflow 120 cusecs. The level in Tunga dam rose to 588.21 metres against the maximum level of 588.24 metres. The inflow of water was 68,000 cusecs. As many as 48,000 cusecs of water was released from 19 out of the 22 crest gates.

Dakshina Kannada

Heavy rain that lashed Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday receded on Monday. However, intermittent rain continued to lash the district. The sky remained overcast the whole day.

In the last 24 hours, Bantwal received 135 mm, followed by Belthangady—114.6 mm, Moodbidri—104.2 mm, Sullia—98.2 mm and Puttur—72 mm. The water level has receded in Kumaradhara river.

Three houses were partially damaged when a hillock caved in on them at Shantigudde near Jokatte in Mangalore taluk.

The road leading to Athoor Mahaganapathy temple at Pakshikere in Mulki was inundated, following heavy rain on Sunday night.

Udupi

The district recorded an average of 104.1 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours. Karkala taluk received 134.4 mm, Kundapur taluk 106.6 mm and Udupi 71.3 mm.

Following gusty winds, a house at Nejar in Mooduthonse village of Udupi was damaged. Another house was partially damaged in Karkala taluk. A tree was uprooted on the Hebri-Karkala road, disrupting the movement of vehicles for a few hours. River Sita is in spate.

Chikmagalur

Rain has receded in NR Pura, Chikmagalur, Tarikere and Birur. However, rains continued to lash Kottigehara, Javali, Gonibeedu, Kalasa, Kigga and Sringeri. Kerekatte received the highest of 195.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Belgaum

The Malaprabha, Mahadayi and Pandari rivers are in spate following heavy rains in the Western Ghats region of Khanapur taluk in the district. The Gawwali, Kongala and Pastoli villages of Nerasa Gram Panchayat have been cut off and have formed an island as the Mahadayi river and the Bandora canal are overflowing.

Power supply was disrupted in the Shiroli Gram Panchayat as several trees and electricity poles were uprooted, snapping power lines. Overflowing ponds have hit movement of vehicles on the roads.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State / Bangalore, DHNS – July 14th, 2014