Tag: Mysuru Rains

Sinkhole on Ring Road
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Sinkhole on Ring Road

July 20, 2024

Traffic closed on Srirampura, Somanathanagar and Dattagalli stretch Mysore/Mysuru: The sudden appearance of a sinkhole on Srirampura-Somanathanagar-Dattagalli stretch of Ring Road (Manandavadi Road) has caused alarm among motorists. The sinkhole, resembling a crater, measures 15 to 20 feet deep and 4 feet wide and is believed to have formed late last night due to heavy…

Post rain, unhygienic conditions lurk threat of diseases
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Post rain, unhygienic conditions lurk threat of diseases

May 30, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: The lackadaisical attitude of civic authorities in tackling post-rain related issues and their failure to address the dangers of stagnant rainwater in pits and drains, has exposed the citizens of Mysuru to the threat of various diseases. It may be recalled here that, diseases like Cholera and Gastroenteritis plagued the residents of Tagadur in…

Mysuru receives 118 mm of rainfall till May 21, 8.30 am
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Mysuru receives 118 mm of rainfall till May 21, 8.30 am

May 21, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Good rainfall has occurred across Interior Karnataka, Western Ghats and Coastal Karnataka. The district-wise rainfall data by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) ending May 21 at 8:30 am shows that Dakshina Kannada received 133 mm of rainfall, Chikkamagaluru 127.5 mm and Mysuru received 118 mm of rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)…

Pre-monsoon rain disrupts normal life
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Pre-monsoon rain disrupts normal life

May 20, 2024

Mysuru receives 119 mm of rainfall; IMD predicts heavy rain, thundershowers, gusty winds till May 24 Mysore/Mysuru: Pre-monsoon rainfall has gained momentum, with moderate to heavy rains lashing parts of Mysuru, Mandya, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar over the last few days. Mysuru city experienced heavy rains intermittently throughout the day from 9 am yesterday, resembling the…

60 Trees Fall
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60 Trees Fall

May 15, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru:  An estimated 50 to 60 trees in the city have uprooted and the branches of about 140 to 150 trees are broken and fallen apart, following the copious rainfall and heavy wind recently. Public are indeed surprised over the extent of damages witnessed in the form of falling of tree branches on either side…

CESC incurs Rs. 2.05 crore loss
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CESC incurs Rs. 2.05 crore loss

May 15, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited has incurred losses estimated at a whopping Rs. 2.05 crore, with the rain and wind wreaking a havoc in the district in the recent days. Starting from May 3, the onset of pre-monsoon rain till recently, heavy downpour was witnessed both in urban and rural parts of Mysuru,…

Rain woes? Call helpline
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Rain woes? Call helpline

May 15, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Following heavy rains affecting the district in recent days, the District Administration has established Helpline centres within the Urban Local Body limits across the region. These centres will address various issues including floods, property damage, drinking water shortages, UGD problems, tree falls and uprooted electric poles. Public may reach out and lodge their grievances…

MCC takes up rain relief work on a war-footing
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MCC takes up rain relief work on a war-footing

May 12, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: With a heavy rain forecast, accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusty winds until May 19, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has initiated rain relief efforts across the city on an urgent basis. This includes clearing blocked drains, trimming dangerously dangling tree branches, removing dried branches, and addressing trees that have fallen due to previous…

Rain havoc makes a come back
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Rain havoc makes a come back

May 9, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Several parts of the district including Mysuru city received heavy rain accompanied by wind on Wednesday, adding to the woes of the people who are rattled by back to back downpour, but in intervals since Friday last. Though it rained in the wee hours of Wednesday, the intensity of rainfall in the night was…

Heavy rains expected in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar today
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Heavy rains expected in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar today

May 8, 2024

15.5 mm rains in Mysuru district yesterday Mysore/Mysuru: The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts today. The Weather Department has also predicted heavy winds at a speed between 30 and 40 kilometres along with heavy rains accompanied by thunder and lightnings today. Yesterday morning, Mysuru city received rains from…

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