Roads damaged, trees uprooted in Mysuru

Mysuru: Normal life in Mysuru has been disrupted by heavy rain since late Sunday night. Floodwater flooded many low-lying areas of the city, including Siddarthanagar, Gayatripuram, and Paduvarahalli.
“Our rescue teams are assisting with relief efforts. There have been a few reports of trees being uprooted. All complaints have been attended to,” said Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) commissioner G Lakshmikantha Reddy.
Rain has damaged many roads in city, causing problems for commuters and drivers. Residents are demanding immediate repairs before these roads cause accidents.
Heavy rain was also reported in the districts of Mandya and Chamarajanagar. Farmers are expected to be able to begin monsoon farming without fear of a water shortage, thanks to the abundant rainfall.
For the first time since 2011, the KRS dam water level has continued to be above 100 feet in the third week of May. Earlier in the year, the KRS water level was above 100 feet for the first nine days of the month. The dam's average monthly water level in May 2022 is 99.81 feet.