Karnataka Faces Deluge: Crop Damage and Connectivity Disruptions Amid Incessant Rains
Incessant rains in Karnataka have caused significant damage, disrupting connectivity and prompting evacuations. Reservoirs near full capacity have led to flood threats along major rivers. Crop destruction and infrastructure damage have been reported, highlighting the need for relief measures amid continued rainfall predicted by the India Meteorological Department.
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Incessant rains battered several regions of Karnataka, causing significant damage to crops and infrastructure, while major reservoirs neared full capacity. The adverse weather disrupted road connectivity and prompted precautionary evacuations this Wednesday.
The heavy downpour affected areas such as Dharwad, Gadag, Davangere, Haveri, and Uttara Kannada, where houses and farmland faced severe damage. As water levels in the Krishna River rose due to inflows from upstream Maharashtra, the Sheelhalli bridge was submerged, cutting off road access to several villages.
With reservoirs at critical levels and significant crop destruction reported across the state, the need for relief efforts has become urgent. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted more rainfall in the coming days, exacerbating the situation for local residents.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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