Karnataka: Heavy Overnight Rain Washes Away Bridge And Temple In Chamarajanagar
Heavy overnight rain in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, washed away a bridge and a temple, disrupting road connectivity and causing concern among residents and motorists in the affected areas.
Heavy Rain Washes Away Bridge In Hanur
Torrential rain on Monday night wreaked havoc in the Hanur region of Chamarajanagar district.
The intense rainfall caused the Arekanahalli stream to overflow, washing away the bridge connecting Lokanahalli and Odeyarapalya and severing road connectivity.
The incident has left locals and motorists facing severe hardship.
Route Diverted As Bridge Sustains Damage Near Kaudalli
Meanwhile, a bridge near Kaudalli has also sustained damage. As a precautionary measure, buses travelling to Mahadeshwara Betta have been diverted via Ajjipura, Ramapura and Kaudalli.
Heavy Rain Damage Raises Anxiety Among Public
A Ganesha temple located beside the stream has been washed away by the heavy flow of water.
With the edges of the road collapsing, motorists are being forced to travel with extreme caution.
While the long-awaited rain has brought joy to people, the resulting damage and disruption have also caused anxiety among the public.
Heavy Rain Brings Relief After Four-Month Dry Spell
After a four-month dry spell, heavy rain lashed the area on Monday. Accompanied by strong winds, thunder and hail, the downpour lasted about 40 minutes across villages surrounding Begur.
Rainfall was reported in Begur, Kamarahalli, Taggaluru, Halladamadahalli, Raghavapura, Hakkalapura, Arepura, Tondavadi, Chikkati, Rangupura, Belachalavadi, Doddahundi, Chikkahundi and Horeyala, as well as nearby villages.
Rains Improve Soil Conditions For Farmers
The intense rains have caused water to accumulate and flow across farmlands and ravines. The soil, which had developed cracks during the four-month dry spell, has now cooled, creating favourable conditions for sowing horse gram. Farmers are gearing up for the sowing season.
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