After four days of relentless downpour across various regions of Karnataka, the intensity of rainfall eased on Tuesday. However, the aftermath continues to affect daily life as reservoir levels rise, roads remain obstructed, and warnings persist in several districts.
In Dakshina Kannada, the day began with clear skies, but showers returned by noon. Multiple trees that had toppled over due to earlier rainstorms remain unattended on several roads, affecting movement.
Chikkamagaluru witnessed scattered rainfall, but river inflows into the Tunga, Bhadra, and Hemavathi have surged. Officials have strictly advised locals and tourists to stay away from riverbanks. With Charmadi Ghat waterfalls flowing vigorously, police have intensified monitoring. Four tourists were booked for flouting safety guidelines near these sites.
Hassan continued to experience torrential rain, leading to several landslides on the National Highway, prompting travel alerts. In Mandya, the KRS reservoir saw a dramatic increase of four feet in water level in just 24 hours.
The downpour in Kodagu brought life to various waterfalls and contributed to the majestic flow at Chunchanakatte Dhanushkoti Falls in Saligrama taluk, Mysuru. However, both Mysuru and Kodagu also faced destruction from strong gusty winds that uprooted over 200 electric poles in Kodagu alone.
Meanwhile, districts in Kalyana Karnataka—Raichur, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir—also recorded substantial rainfall.
Despite the respite from the rain, the state continues to grapple with its consequences.
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