Monsoon has intensified in Kodagu which is receiving heavy to very heavy rains since the last few days, augmenting the inflow into the reservoirs in the downstream of the catchment areas.
Normal life has been affected in the district with roads getting inundated while Bhagamandala — where the river Cauvery takes its birth — has been flooded for the second time during the current season.
Kodagu district received a cumulative rainfall of 106.88 mm during the 24 hour period ending 8.30 a.m. on Sunday and there have been intermittent rains throughout the day as well. Among the taluks, Madikeri received 156.78 mm of rainfall with heavy to very heavy rains lashing Bhagamandala where 238 mm of rainfall was recorded.
