RAINS BOOST INFLOW INTO RESERVOIRS, WATERLOGGING HITS LOW-LYING AREAS IN BELAGAVIFiled by Mrityunjay Yallapurmath/ Cleared by Ravindra/Belagavi: Continuous rain across the Western Ghats over the past four days has significantly increased inflows into major reservoirs supplying water to Belagavi district. Around 54,000 cusecs of water are flowing into the Krishna River, while the Hidkal Reservoir is receiving 5,500 cusecs, Navilteerth Reservoir is receiving 650 cusecs and the Rakaskop Reservoir is receiving 350 cusecs.The rising inflows have improved water storage prospects in the Hidkal, Navilteerth and Rakaskop reservoirs. The inflow into Hippargi barrage rose to about 55,000 cusecs as of Sunday morning. However, heavy rain has also caused problems in Belagavi city, with waterlogging in several low-lying areas.The heavy rain and storm has completely disrupted normal life. A huge tamarind tree fell in Uppar Galli, Shahapur Belagavi, causing severe damage to four houses. Due to the increased inflow to Krishna, Yadur-Kallol bridge has been submerged, causing problems for devotees visiting the Veerabhadreshwara temple, a branch of Shrishail Mutt. Many devotees have taken alternative routes to reach the temple.The water level in Malaprabha and Ghataprabha rivers has increased, resulting in an increase in inflow into the Hidkal reservoir of Ghataprabha River and Navilu Teerth reservoir of the Malaprabha River. The Dhupadal Reservoir near Ankalagi in Gokak taluk has recorded an inflow of 8,000 cusecs as of Sunday morning. Minister Satish Jarkiholi visited the Dhupadal reservoir and reviewed the situation.World-famous Gokak Falls has come back to life, and tourists have been restricted from dangerous locations. Forest department has imposed restrictions on viewing the various waterfalls in areas surrounding Khanapur.DC Mohammed Roshan instructed officials to monitor the water level and flow of the rivers. He informed that necessary preparations have been made to manage flood situation.
