Warns people not to go against nature Madikeri: “No one should go against nature as it very dangerous to all,” opined Revenue Minister R. Ashoka. The Minister was speaking during his visit to quake-hit areas in Chembu village in the district yesterday to have first-hand information about the situation and inspecting the quake-hit spots. “The…
Kodagu DC Office retaining wall gives way as water seeps in
July 8, 2022No chance of wall falling as elaborate strengthening process undertaken: PWD officials The 40-ft retaining wall that is being built to protect the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Madikeri has given way at many places due to continuous rains, causing concern. The wall is being constructed at a cost of Rs. 5 crore. Kodagu District…
Flood alert sounded downstream KRS, Kabini
July 7, 202233,602 cusecs inflow recorded at KRS due to heavy rains in Kodagu 4,000 cusecs to be released from Kabini; inflow of 18,563 cusecs Boating at Ranganathittu Sanctuary might close if outflow is high Mysore/Mysuru: With just 7.86 ft for the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam to reach its maximum capacity, a flood alert has been…
Rain accompanied by gusty winds hammer Kodagu
July 6, 2022Madikeri: Heavy rain continued to pound Kodagu with reports of a couple of landslides. Following the downpour, the District Administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday. Already there is an Orange Alert in Kodagu and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that it will rain further in the next five…
Quake-hit villagers take turns to stay awake at night
July 6, 2022District Disaster Officer says no cracks on earth observed in Kodagu; no need to panic Kushalnagar: People residing at Chembu village in Madikeri Taluk of Kodagu District, the epicentre of multiple earthquakes and the villages in the surrounding 25-km radius are spending sleepless nights at their homes and they wake up at the slightest noise,…
Relentless rain across Kodagu: NDRF team visits vulnerable areas
July 5, 2022Madikeri: Relentless rain with renewed vigour continued to lash across Kodagu district and the rainfall intensity has increased since Sunday night causing widespread damage to highways and main roads while interior mud roads are filled with slush, cutting off the connection. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Battalion that has been stationed in Kodagu has…
Rain intensifies in Kodagu
July 3, 2022Several link roads under water; boulders block village walkways; Triveni Sangama at Bhagamandala submerged Madikeri: Kodagu district has been experiencing incessant rains with occasional breaks for the last three to four days. Rivers are flowing in full spate and the Triveni Sangama at Bhagamandala has been submerged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, has released…
Rain batters Kodagu
July 24, 2021Madikeri/Kushalnagar: The delayed South-West Monsoon has intensified in Kodagu and has gained vigour since the last four days. The constant downpour has led to massive damage of roads, bridges and have also caused landslides at many places, blocking vehicular traffic. Major roads like the Chettalli-Madikeri Road, Ponnampet-Srimangala Road near Nalkeri has been blocked and many…
Rain fury throws normal life out of gear in Kodagu
July 15, 2021One person washed away in Madikeri while crossing rivulet Harangi Reservoir nearing full capacity; Dam open to tourists Madikeri: Normal life has been thrown out of gear due to incessant rains in Kodagu district since the last four days. The rainfall has intensified with electricity lines and telephone cables snapping at many places and landslides…
Retaining wall works begin to protect Kodagu DC Office
June 21, 2021Mock drill demonstrates emergency preparedness Madikeri/Kushalnagar: Under threat of collapse due to incessant rains and possible landslides, the Kodagu DC Office is being protected with a 40-ft concrete retaining wall. But the works have started only now though the project was formally sanctioned long back and works on making pre-cast concrete slabs began in February…
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