Hubballi, August 06: Landslides followed by torrential rains in Karnataka have affected South-Western railway services in the state, cutting off connectivity while affecting thousands of travellers. The South Western Railway on Tuesday said that two trains between Londa - Tinai Ghat Stations of Hubballi Division have been rescheduled and stand partially cancelled on some routes. Karnataka Rains: Red Alert Issued in Dakshina Kannada for Two Days, Holiday Declared in Schools in Several Districts.

"Train number 17305 Hubballi- Hazrat Nizamuddin Link Express scheduled to depart Hubballi at 4:15 PM today will be rescheduled to depart at 12:30 AM tomorrow whereas Train number 12779 Vasco-Da-Gama - Hazrat Nizamuddin Express scheduled to depart Londa at 7:00 PM today will depart at 02:30 AM tomorrow," said Chief Public Relations Officer, South Western Railway.

He also added," Accordingly, this train will remain partially cancelled between Vasco- Da -Gama and Londa. Flood like situation in Karnataka is created due to Maharashtra releasing huge volumes of water from its reservoirs after receiving heavy rainfall in the state.  Pre-Monsoon Rainfall From March to May Deficit Drops to 22%: IMD. 

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa conducted an aerial survey of the rain-affected area in North Karnataka on Monday.The Indian Meteorological Department( IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall over Odisha, South Chhattisgarh, Kerela, Karnataka, northern Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in coming days.