Wellesley Bridge under threat of collapse
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Wellesley Bridge under threat of collapse

August 11, 2019

Tourist entry into Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary banned Hundreds flock KRS Dam to see crest gate water release Srirangapatna: The historical Wellesley Bridge, built by the British across River Cauvery at Srirangapatna, is under the threat of submersion and collapse. The neglected and dilapidated bridge is withstanding the heavy pressure of water as more than 1…

Flowing amid thick foliage
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Flowing amid thick foliage

August 11, 2019

Heavy discharge of water from upstream reservoirs like Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini Reservoirs has resulted in the famed Gaganachukki and Bharachukki waterfalls in Mandya-Chamarajanagar border swell to their maximum amid the riot of green and the mesmerising misty veil.  The two branches (eastern and western) flow through deep ravines on either side of…

Mysuru responds to distress call
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Mysuru responds to distress call

August 11, 2019

NGOs, Associations donate relief materials to flood victims Mysore:  Mysureans and the District Administration have responded overwhelmingly to the distress call of flood victims. ‘Welcome Home Kits’ are being provided to the distressed lot when they return home from the relief camps. The authorities have introduced four different kits — one for the family, for…

Rain recedes in Mysuru but fury continues
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Rain recedes in Mysuru but fury continues

August 11, 2019

Mysuru-Nanjangud Highway still under 5-ft of water; another life lost in Hunsur Mysore:  Rainfall in Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu seems of have receded but fury continues to haunt people in all these three districts. The death toll has increased over the past couple of days with rescue workers still continuing to shift people to secure…

Nanjangud flood fury
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Nanjangud flood fury

August 11, 2019

Nanjangud: Following the release of 1.21 lakh cusecs of water from Kabini Reservoir to Kapila River this morning, most parts of Nanjangud remained  flooded. The situation is likely to worsen as the inflow to Kabini Reservoir is expected to increase. Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad, Kerala, has reached it full capacity and the water will…

Tourist entry banned in Hogenakkal
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Tourist entry banned in Hogenakkal

August 11, 2019

Hanur: With lakhs of cusecs of water being released from both KRS and Kabini reservoirs, the famous Hogenakkal Falls located on Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border is in full spate. Though the visitors have been coming in large numbers, the Chamarajanagar district administration has banned the entry of visitors as a precautionary measure.  With increasing rainfall in…

H.D. Kumaraswamy inspects Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade
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H.D. Kumaraswamy inspects Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade

August 11, 2019

Mysuru: Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inspected the Fire Brigade building in Saraswathipuram here this morning. Two days ago, the portico of the building collapsed owing to rain. The former CM was on his way to Kodagu and Hassan to inspect the rain affected places. Speaking to press persons, Kumaraswamy contended that the rain fury…

Mother fails to rescue daughter, both killed in landslide
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Mother fails to rescue daughter, both killed in landslide

August 11, 2019

Madikeri: A terrible landslide owing to incessant rain took away the lives of a mother and her daughter at Thora village in Virajpet taluk on Friday evening.  The most heart-rending part was that the mother who tried to rescue her daughter failed with the two getting killed. The deceased are  Mamata (40) and her daughter…

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