Malnad continues to receive moderate to heavy rain

Many parts of Malnad region continued to receive moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday. Rivers are in spate and inflow into reservoirs has been increasing. And, many streams have taken birth on the h

Many parts of Malnad region continued to receive moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday. Rivers are in spate and inflow into reservoirs has been increasing. And, many streams have taken birth on the hill stations. Heavy downpour that lashed parts of Mudigere and Sringeri has left people in fear of landslips, which have affected the lives of many in the last two years. There are reports of power disruption and trees being uprooted due to rain coupled with gusty wind. India Meteorological Department said that there was heavy rain in Agumbe, Thalaguppa and Hunchadakatte in Shivamogga district, Kottigehara, Jayapura and other parts in Chikkamagaluru district.