Sringeri:  A hill has collapsed on National Highway 169 near Nemmar village in Sringeri taluk of Chikkamagaluru. It is raining continuously in the Malnad region. Due to the rains for six months, the moisture in the ground has increased. Due to this, the soil of the hill is collapsing repeatedly. Mud and stones have fallen on the road. Vehicular traffic on the Sringeri-Mangalore route has been stopped. Due to this, passengers are facing problems. Due to this, the Sringeri-Karkala road has been closed. The district administration has taken immediate action and is carrying out road clearance work. Due to the moisture in the ground due to the rain, the hill is collapsing more and more.

The district administration has immediately started working. National Highway officials, police and JCB machines are at the spot. Vehicles were stopped as soon as the hill collapsed. Work is underway to clear the mud and stones. JCB machines are working to repair the road.

District administration warning :

The district administration has issued a warning to locals as heavy rains continued across the district. "If the heavy rains continue, there is a possibility of more landslides," it said. Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes. Police and panchayat officials are helping in the road clearance work.

The intensity of the rain has increased in the Malnad region. There are many problems in Sringeri. Road traffic and daily work have become difficult due to the rains that have been pouring throughout the night. Waterfalls in other parts of Chikkamagaluru are overflowing due to the rain. Tourists are scared to see this.

Geologists' warning:

According to geologists, "heavy rains have increased moisture in the soil structure. The possibility of landslides cannot be ruled out". The district administration has asked people to be careful in sensitive areas. Experts have asked people to be careful in some parts of the national highway.

The Chikkamagaluru district administration is trying to control the situation. It is taking all measures to complete the road clearance work at the earliest. Officials are working hard to repair the road and allow traffic. It has been advised to be careful not to be disturbed by the rain.

Orange alert for Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga

Rain is pouring heavily in several districts of North Karnataka, including Malnad. In that context, an orange alert has been issued for Belgaum, Dharwad, Kodagu, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts. Schools and colleges in Belgaum and Khanapura taluks have been declared holiday as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, a barrier wall has been washed away in Shiradi in Hassan district, which connects Bayaluseema with Malnad. Precautionary measures have been taken by the district administration.

Villages are plunged into darkness:

It has been raining heavily in coastal Karnataka and Malnad for the past few days. People in the rural areas of Malnad are facing problems. Rains have intensified in the rural areas of Hanubalu, Hettur, Belagud, Yasalur and Kasaba hobli areas of Arasi Kere taluk in Hassan and the fringes of the Western Ghats. Power supply to some villages has been cut off due to uprooted trees.