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At a division-level progress review meeting held at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belgaum, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that officials should stop crowding people into offices and ensure that government services reach people's doorsteps. He pointed out that offices should work with dignity, responsibility and a people-friendly attitude.
In view of the continuous heavy rains, keeping in mind the safety of students, all Anganwadi centers, primary and high schools and PUC (up to class 12) colleges in Khanapur taluk of Belgaum district have been declared holiday on Tuesday (July 7). District Collector Mohammad Roshan has issued an official order in this regard.
The heavy rains that have been pouring in the Western Ghats region for the past few days have caused major rivers in Belgaum district to overflow. The water level of many rivers including Malaprabha, Ghataprabha, and Markandeya has risen, causing concern among the people of the riverside villages.
A horrific incident took place in Belgaum district when a giant tree fell on a moving tractor. Due to heavy rain and wind, a large tree on the roadside suddenly fell on the tractor, creating a panic in the area.
A house wall collapsed in Belgaum due to heavy rains, and seven people inside the house escaped with a narrow escape. The incident has created panic and locals are moving to safer places.
The effects of heavy rains in Maharashtra's Western Ghats have also been seen in Nippani. Many connecting bridges are flooded, causing disruption to traffic. Officials have warned the public not to cross flooded bridges unnecessarily due to the overflowing of rivers and streams and the high water flow on the bridges. Keeping in mind the rainy situation, they have been requested to use safe routes.
The historic Vitthal Temple, which was submerged in backwater for years, is now fully visible due to the sharp drop in water level in Hidkal reservoir in Belagavi district.
Rakasakoppa Dam, considered the lifeline of Belgaum, has reached the dead storage stage due to water shortage. The main reason for this situation is the low rainfall and the decline in water inflow. The decline in the water level of the dam has created a situation of concern in the supply of drinking water and agricultural water to the surrounding villages. Officials have warned that the water crisis is likely to worsen if the rainfall does not increase in the coming days.
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