Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Heavy Rains Cause Landslides, Flooding, and Disrupts Tourism
Heavy rainfall is causing problems in different areas.
Some tourist spots are closed because it's too dangerous due to overflowing streams and rivers.
Some people have had to leave their homes because of landslides.
Authorities are watching the situation closely, and people are being told to be careful and avoid traveling in certain areas.
Dams are releasing water because they're full, and this is causing rivers to flood.
Tourist spots in Rampachodavaram ITDA limits are temporarily closed.
Road connectivity is disrupted due to heavy rains and flooding in agency regions.
Over 60 families evacuated in Kodagu district due to landslide fears.
Harangi dam is discharging water; rivers are above danger levels.
Authorities have issued warnings and are monitoring the situation.
- Who
- Authorities in the affected districts, including ITDA Project Officer Katta Simhachalam and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
- What
- Heavy rains causing landslides, flooding, and disruptions to transportation and tourism.
- When
- Ongoing, with heavy rains expected to continue.
- Where
- Agency regions of Alluri Sitharama Raju district and Kodagu district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To ensure public safety due to dangerous conditions caused by heavy rainfall and rising water levels.
- Affected Regions
- Rampachodavaram, Kodagu District
- ITDA Project Officer
- Katta Simhachalam
- Evacuated Families
- Over 60 in Kodagu
- Dam Releasing Water
- Harangi Dam
- Closed Tourist Spots
- Gudise, Chavadikota, Jalatarangini, Amruthadhara, Dumpavalasa, Valasa waterfalls
Sources
Water level rises in rivers, dams as heavy rain pours in parts of Kerala
Rivers, Dams Swell as Heavy Rains Lash Kerala; Alerts Issued Across Districts
Water level rises in rivers, dams as heavy rain pours in parts of Kerala
Karnataka rain: Flood alerts issued to regions downstream of Krishnarajasagar, Tungabhadra reservoirs
Temporary closure of tourist spots in Agency