Cauvery River flows above danger mark

Mysuru: Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life for third day in a row in the district.
In Mysuru, over 40,000 cusecs of water was released from Kabini dam located in HD Kote. Flood like situation was reported in the downstream areas, including the famous temple town of Nanjangud.
Neighboring Chamarajanagar district was put on high alert following increased water level in Cauvery river. SP Divya Sara Thomas visited Kollegal, Dasanur and Mullur villages and reviewed the situation.
In Hunsur, Lakshamana Tirtha river is flowing above the danger mark following heavy rainfall in Kodagu. In Koppa on Mysuru-Kodagu border area, Cauvery river is flowing above danger mark.
Man dies as tree branch falls on him
A person died and two others sustained injuries when a tree branch fell on them in Annur village under the HD Kote police limits on Wednesday morning.
The deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Madegowda. He and two others, Nanjunda Shetty and Hanumantha Shetty were taking shelter under a tree during rain. Due to the heavy rain, a tree branch fell on them, said police. Madegowda died on the spot while Nanjunda was rushed to Mysuru for treatment. Hanumantha is being treated at a local hospital.