Rains affect catchment areas in Karnataka

Increasing in the water level in River Krishna, due to heavy rains formed floods in the border regions of Belagavi district. Due to heavy rain in ghat sections of Maharashtra, water is being released from their dams. While most of the regions in Malnad, coastal and north interior regions, the rivers are swollen due to rising inflow due to continuous rain. Tungabhadra dam in Hospete has reached the brim. Mudslides were reported near Botlappa , Charmadi ghat and Kodagu. The victims of Kodagu landslide in Bhagamandala , yet to be found. Due to heavy rain and bad weather, the search operation by NDRF team is delaying in Bhagamandala. People in the rain affected area are moving to safer places to avoid floods. Heavy rains are also affecting Hassan district, especially in the Hemavathy catchment area. Water levels in the reservoirs in Gorur and Yagachi have increased due to downpour in Mudigere taluk.