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Madikeri: Over the past few days, heavy rainfall has battered Kodagu district, causing extensive damage across the region. On Monday, 15 July officials from Madikeri inspected several rain-affected villages, assessing the extent of damage to homes and properties caused by the torrential downpour and fallen trees.
In Madikeri, the City Municipal Council authorities surveyed areas with reported minor damage to roads and other properties. One notable incident involved the house of Gowramma Karumbaiah in Devarakolli, Bettattur of Bhagamandala hobli, which was significantly damaged when a tree fell on it.
The home of Basavaraj in Madhapattana also suffered damage due to the relentless rains. Tahsildar Kiran Gowraiah, along with revenue officials, visited the affected village to evaluate the situation.
In Maragodu village, a minor landslip occurred behind the house of a resident named Latha. Another house belonging to M.K. Annu was completely destroyed by the heavy rains. Tahsildar Praveen and other officials visited the site, and the affected family has since been relocated.
In M. Badaga village, Moornadu hobli of Madikeri taluk, the house of Dinesh H.P. was partially damaged after a tree fell on it.
Tahsildar Ramachandriah inspected the hanging bridge at Kanive near Kushalnagar, where the Cauvery River was in spate due to the heavy discharge from the Harangi dam. Local authorities have been advised to take precautionary measures to ensure safety.
Rising water levels in the Cauvery prompted Tahsildar Ramachandriah to visit Karigodu village, where barricades have been placed and police have been deployed to prevent people from approaching the river.
As of Monday, the water level at Harangi dam stood at 2,854.77 feet, compared to 2,842.74 feet on the same day last year. The dam received 37.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, a significant increase from last year's 5.6 mm. The outflow from the dam was recorded at 20,000 cusecs due to the heavy rains in its catchment area.
The persistent rainfall in Kodagu has also increased the inflow into the Krishnaraja Sagar. As of 8 a.m. on Monday, the inflow was at a rate of 10,121 cusecs, with the water level at the dam reaching 105.4 feet against a maximum of 124.8 feet. A total of 2,260 cusecs is being released for canal and water supply purposes.
In Kerala, incessant rains have caused a rise in inflow into the Kabini dam. On Monday, the outflow was at 25,000 cusecs, with an inflow rate of 22,259 cusecs.
The district administration continues to monitor the situation closely and has urged residents to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines amidst the ongoing heavy rains.
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