Heavy rains affect life in Malnad districts
A heavy downpour affected life in many parts of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts on Thursday. Many trees were uprooted, low-lying areas were flooded and motorists were badly hit by the rains.
The inflow into the reservoirs is on the rise, and the rivers and streams are in spate. The Malnad region received 21.9 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday, against the normal 9.5 mm. The average rainfall in Shivamogga was 40.9 mm against the normal 14 mm. Many parts of Shivamogga, Hosanagar, Sagar and Tirthahalli taluks received heavy rains.
In Chikkamagaluru district, the average rainfall was 20.9 mm against the normal 7.4 mm. The India Meteorological Department has sounded a red alert for the district for the next two days.
Holiday declared
Considering the prediction of heavy rains, Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner has announced a holiday for Anganwadis in Koppa, Kalasa, Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru, Sringeri and N.R. Pura taluks on Friday and Saturday.
Hassan district received 9 mm of rainfall against the normal 4.3 mm.
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