Bengaluru, August 6: Several districts in Karnataka witnessed flood-like situations following incessant rains in the southern state over the last few days. Normal life has been disrupted in several areas as they continue to reel under severe water-logging and flash floods. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy downpour for today as well, i.e on Thursday. The State Government is closely monitoring the situation as rains are likely to continue till August 8.

Due to heavy rainfall, parts of Kodagu district faced severe waterlogging and flood-like situation. The visuals from Triveni Sangama in Bhagamandala showed the extent of devastation caused to to continues rains in the region. Moreover, a landslide incident was reported from Chikmagalur on Wednesday  due to heavy rains. No loss of life or property was reported. The  Central Water Commission on Thursday informed that River Hemavathi at Sakleshpur in Hassan district of Karnataka is rising and is above warning level. Meanwhile,  River Cauvery at Kudige in Kodagu district has crossed danger level and is rising. Monsoon 2020: Country to Witness 'Normal' Rainfall Between 96% to 104% of LPA , Says IMD in Long Range Forecast Weather Update.

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On Tuesday, the IMD had issued a red alert in Coastal Karnataka and predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places across the state till August 8. The weather agency had said that in South Interior Karnataka, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places including Kodagu, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamoga districts till Saturday.

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