Recent downpour in Belagavi district gave local agriculture much-needed boost,farmers relieved after dry spell . Rain gauges showed 75 mm of rain over last day. But this heavy rain also triggered several damaging incidents.
In troubling development,a key bridge-cum-barrage on Hiranyakeshi River near Sankeshwar partially collapsed . Traffic had to be rerouted for safety. In Jodakurali,a mud house belonging to Gangubai Varale crumbled early morning,but all residents escaped unhurt. Revenue Department officials quickly arrived to assess damage.
More problems hit Belagavi's camp area. Boundary wall of Islamiya School collapsed,while Government Sardar’s High School playground was submerged for hours. Rainfall caused water surge,with about 2,000 cusecs released from Rajapur barrage gate at Maharashtra border. Rivers like Krishna,Dudhganga,Vedanga,Malaprabha,and Hiranyakeshi all saw water levels rise,showing how widespread effects were . How much more rain can region handle…
