Karnataka rains: Charmadi Ghat closed after landslide

As heavy rains continued to lash Karnataka, the state government announced financial assistance to families affected by the downpour.

<p>A landslide has been reported in Charmadi Ghat road which links between Chikkamagaluru and Mangaluru on Friday (August 7).<br />&nbsp;</p>

A landslide has been reported in Charmadi Ghat road which links between Chikkamagaluru and Mangaluru on Friday (August 7).

<p>The road is closed by the Chikkamagaluru district administration for road clearance operations. The rain brought down several trees in Charmadi Ghat area.</p>

The road is closed by the Chikkamagaluru district administration for road clearance operations. The rain brought down several trees in Charmadi Ghat area.

<p>Highway authority personnel working with two JCBs are to clear the roads at the earliest. But have closed the roads completely as more landslides can occur.</p>

Highway authority personnel working with two JCBs are to clear the roads at the earliest. But have closed the roads completely as more landslides can occur.

<p>Heavy rain lashing the Western Ghats in Karnataka causing severe damage to roads, houses and bridges.</p>

Heavy rain lashing the Western Ghats in Karnataka causing severe damage to roads, houses and bridges.

<p>14 houses in Kasaba in Chikkamagaluru are damaged, with one house in Mudigere taluk collapsing. According to district administration no casualties were reported in the district.<br />&nbsp;</p>

14 houses in Kasaba in Chikkamagaluru are damaged, with one house in Mudigere taluk collapsing. According to district administration no casualties were reported in the district.

<p>Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has asked ministers-in-charge of various districts in the state to stay in their respective districts as the state grapples with heavy rainfall which has resulted in flooding and landslides in several areas.</p>

Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has asked ministers-in-charge of various districts in the state to stay in their respective districts as the state grapples with heavy rainfall which has resulted in flooding and landslides in several areas.