Rainfall disrupts daily life in Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru
Shivamogga: Severe rain thrown life out of gear in Malnad districts of Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru on Friday. The region has been experiencing continuous showers since Thursday.
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The Indian meteorological department (IMD) issued an orange alert, forecasting heavy rainfall, till Tuesday for the two districts, senior scientist at IMD, Bengaluru, CS Patil, told TOI.
In Shivamogga district, the rainfall, which began on Thursday night, continued steadily across numerous areas on Friday as well. At Belakikatte in Agumbe gram panchayat, trees were uprooted in the noon. Vehicular traffic from Thirthahalli to Agumbe was redirected through Guddekeri-Kendalabylu.
Fallen tree branches caused damage to electrical poles in several locations.
Meanwhile, the Shivamogga City Corporation initiated water purification as rainfall intensified in the region. The health department personnel are conducting house visits to create awareness about dengue-related illnesses.
Chikkamagaluru experienced rainfall from Friday morning. Substantial precipitation was recorded in Mudigere, Kottigehara, Mullayanagiri, Kudremukh, Kalasa, Sringeri, Kerekatte, Balehonnuru, Jayapura, Koppa, Aldur, NR Pura, Kemmangundi and Chikkamagaluru city.
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