BENGALURU: The number of districts in Karnataka affected by floods and heavy rain raced to 11 on Wednesday, with no relief in sight either in release of water from Maharashtra or from the heavy rain lashing most parts of the state. Seven people died in a single day in rain-related incidents across the state.
IMD’s forecast — heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 3-4 days — for coastal and Malnad districts could worsen the situation and hamper rescue work. Road and rail connectivity in north Karnataka and coastal parts was disrupted with the shutting down of 26 state and national highways. Four trains were cancelled due to landslides between Srivagilu and Subramanya Road stations.
Dakshina Kannada, Belagavi, Kodagu and Dharwad districts extended holiday for schools and colleges by 2-3 days. Landslides — which caused havoc in Kodagu last year — staged a comeback with the district reporting a rash of incidents in Madikeri and Suntikoppa. Nethravathi breached the danger mark and flooded low-lying areas in Mangaluru.
IMD’s forecast — heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 3-4 days — for coastal and Malnad districts could worsen the situation and hamper rescue work. Road and rail connectivity in north Karnataka and coastal parts was disrupted with the shutting down of 26 state and national highways. Four trains were cancelled due to landslides between Srivagilu and Subramanya Road stations.
Dakshina Kannada, Belagavi, Kodagu and Dharwad districts extended holiday for schools and colleges by 2-3 days. Landslides — which caused havoc in Kodagu last year — staged a comeback with the district reporting a rash of incidents in Madikeri and Suntikoppa. Nethravathi breached the danger mark and flooded low-lying areas in Mangaluru.
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