The Department of Ports and Inland Water Transport, on Friday, July 7, 2023, started carrying vehicles by ferries operating at Holebagilu in the backwaters of Sharavathi reservoir in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga.
Carrying vehicles on the ferries was stopped on June 14 following the decrease in water level. That did not facilitate the ferries operating up to the ramps meant for the vehicles to drive in. Since then, only passengers have been allowed to travel by ferry.
Those visiting Sigandur temple and the residents of Karuru and Barangi hoblies on the bank of Sharavathi backwater were badly hit.
