Bantwal taluk experienced relentless rainfall on Saturday, resulting in scattered damage and widespread inconvenience. The only significant structural impact reported was the collapse of a retaining wall in Vagga, Kadabettu village. Fortunately, no major destruction or casualties were noted.

Commuters faced severe challenges as traffic slowed to a crawl between Kalladka and Melkar, a 2-km stretch plagued by potholes and slushy conditions. In Mani, poor drainage once again led to flooding in the underpass. Though a JCB was deployed to clear the water, the issue remains unresolved, highlighting the need for long-term infrastructure fixes.

Meanwhile, the Netravathi River continues to flow at a stable level. However, runoff from surrounding hills has muddied the water, altering its appearance. Officials have begun releasing excess water from all nearby dams as a precaution.

On the morning of May 24, the region woke up to a gloomy sky, shrouded in thick cloud cover. The rains poured steadily for hours, giving way only briefly before continuing in intermittent spells for the rest of the day.

Residents have called for urgent attention to drainage and road repair systems to prevent further chaos during the ongoing monsoon season.