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- Heavy rainfall on Sunday disrupted normal life across the Malnad districts of Hassan, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga, causing flooding, landslips and swelling rivers.
- The region received an average of 100 mm of rain in 24 hours against a normal of 39 mm, with the highest of 295 mm recorded at Shanuvalli in Koppa taluk.
- Families living on the Tunga riverbank in Tirthahalli were shifted to a temporary care centre, and many areca plantations were flooded.
- Crest gates of the Tunga dam have been opened to release excess water, and inflows are rising at the Bhadra, Linganmakki and Hemavathi reservoirs, though all remain below their full reservoir levels.
What to watch next
- Further rise in inflows and water levels at Bhadra, Linganmakki and Hemavathi reservoirs
- Possible additional releases from Tunga dam as inflows remain high
- More evacuations or relief measures along riverbanks if heavy rain continues
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Named India · Bhadra Reservoir · Chikkamagaluru district · Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan · Hassan district · Hemavathi reservoir · Linganmakki hydel reservoir · Malnad · Shivamogga district · Tunga dam · Tirthahalli taluk administration
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