Following heavy rains in Maharashtra, water release by the neighbouring State into the Krishna river and its tributaries increased on July 8.
A flood warning was issued by the office of Irrigation Minister Govind Karjol on July 8 morning. “Water released by Maharashtra has crossed 75,200 cusecs. We have information that this may cause severe floods in the Krishna basin. Officials have assured me that preparations on the ground are complete to face the situation in Bagalkot and Belagavi districts,’’ he posted on social media.
