Mandya: Heavy rains lashing Kodagu and neighbouring areas resulted in increase of inflow to KRS. The CNNL authorities have increased outflow to 41 thousand cusecs from Monday July 11 which has caused flood situation in Cauvery River. The world famous Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Srirangapattana Taluk of Mandya District has been inundated and most of the rocks are partially submerged.
Birds’ nests have been swept away owing to water’s force. The birds sitting in groups on the treetops are scrambling to protect the nest.
The District Administration has banned boating since Saturday July 9 following heavy downpour. A barricade has been installed at Nimishamba Temple Bathing Ghat, confluence to prevent devotees from entering the water. About 25 steps are submerged in the water.
Due to continuous rains in Mysuru, the Nanjanagudu Tahasildar has issued an order to prevent people and cattle from entering in to Kapila River Basin. Kapila River catchment area has been receiving heavy rainfall and CNNL officers have released 38 thousand cusecs of water into river from Kabini Dam. The water of the river entered Parasurama Temple, and bathing ghat has completely submerged. Authorities banned entry of devotees into bathing ghat.