Heavy rain increases inflow into the Krishna and other river courses

Heavy rain in parts of Belagavi district and adjoining Maharashtra increased the inflow into the Krishna and other rivers in the region. But there were no reports of damage to property or injury to li

Heavy rain in parts of Belagavi district and adjoining Maharashtra increased the inflow into the Krishna and other rivers in the region. But there were no reports of damage to property or injury to life from anywhere. Three bridge-cum-barrages in Chikkodi went under water, but villagers used alternative routes. Belagavi city suffered traffic jams in some places when it rained in the morning. The inflow and outflow at Kallol Barrage, at the border of Karnataka and Maharashtra, was measured at around 22,023 cusecs. The measuring point in Rajapur Barrage recorded an inflow and outflow at a rate of 16,375 cusecs. Hippari Barrage was receiving water at a rate of over 10,500 cusecs, while the outflow was at a rate of 9,500 cusecs.