Published Jul 08, 2026 | 12:04 AM ⚊ Updated Jul 08, 2026 | 12:04 AM
Belagavi on flood watch. (Representational image/ iStock)
Synopsis: Floodwaters have inundated the Mansoor Ali Dargah at Mullanki village, while four low-level bridges in Nippani taluk have gone under water, disrupting connectivity. Uprooted trees were also reported in Khanapura taluk, affecting traffic.
Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats and neighbouring Maharashtra has pushed the Doodhganga River above the danger mark in Karnataka’s Belagavi district, triggering flood fears in Chikkodi and Nippani taluks.
The river, which had nearly dried up just two days ago, has swelled rapidly due to heavy upstream inflows, threatening agricultural land along its banks.
Floodwaters have inundated the Mansoor Ali Dargah at Mullanki village, while four low-level bridges in Nippani taluk have gone under water, disrupting connectivity. Uprooted trees were also reported in Khanapura taluk, affecting traffic.
Authorities are closely monitoring the Krishna, Malaprabha and Hiranyakeshi rivers as inflows continue to rise.
PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said police and forest officials have been placed on alert, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting heavy rainfall over the next four days.
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(With inputs from Keerthivas)
