Greater than 40% of Gokak city in Belagavi district has been submerged as a consequence of overflowing of water from the Ghataprabha river after 1,64,000 cusecs of water was launched from the Hidkal reservoir over the past two days, Belagavi deputy commissioner Mohammed Roshan stated on Sunday.
“To keep up water ranges within the Hidkal reservoir, 82,000 cusecs of water have been launched on Saturday and an identical quantity on Sunday, inflicting a number of low-lying areas in Gokak to submerge. Over 40% of the Gokak city has been submerged,” Roshan stated including {that a} complete of 550 folks from 155 households, whose homes have been submerged, have been given shelter within the authorities PU school and the APMC centre.
The flooding has affected about 200 homes within the Previous Cattle Market, Dor Oni, Dalimbri Toota, Mutton Market, Uppar Oni, Bojagar Oni, Kumbar Oni, Shindi Koot, and 15 industrial sheds in Gokak. Lots of of residents from Chigadolli village in Gokak taluk have fled their properties because the floodwaters have additionally inundated their village.
In line with officers accustomed to the matter, folks have misplaced connectivity to Gokak city because the Lolasur and Chikkolli bridges, situated in town’s outskirts, are submerged below roughly 5 ft of water.
Police sub inspector Walikar, who leads the crew overseeing the bridges, stated that hundreds of individuals, together with vacationers visiting Gokak Falls, are flocking to see the bridges. “Each bridges have grow to be vacationer spots as a result of overflow. Managing the group is a tough activity for the division,”he stated.
In the meantime, Basavaraj Koppad, a village chief from Chigadolli, expressed considerations concerning the lack of care centres of their village. He acknowledged that displaced residents are taking refuge in tractor trollies and a petroleum bunk close to the village as a result of absence of official shelters. “Individuals haven’t been moved to safer places as a result of they will’t depart their livestock with out meals and water,” he stated.
On the APMC campus, the place round 150 individuals are taking shelter, considerations concerning the constructing’s security have been raised. One of many residents, who wished to stay nameless, stated: “We’re receiving good and attractive meals, scorching water for bathing, and new mattresses and blankets. Nevertheless, the constructing we’re staying in isn’t secure.” The training division is accountable for supplying meals to the displaced households.
The livestock belonging to the households housed in makeshift shelters has been moved to the animal husbandry division. Animal husbandry division’s deputy director Mohan Kamat stated that over 100 livestock, primarily sheep, goats, and cattle, are being housed within the Gokak taluka hospital. “Veterinary inspectors are caring for the animals across the clock. The cattle have been vaccinated towards throat infections, which have gotten prevalent,” he stated.
The Hidkal reservoir in Hukkeri taluk, situated about 50 kilometres from Belagavi, reported a water stage of two,148.800 ft towards its complete brim stage of two,170.167 ft at 7 am on Sunday. The dam acquired an influx of fifty,337 cusecs, with the identical quantity of water launched into the Ghataprabha river.
In line with district administration experiences, 41 bridges are at the moment overflowing, and 232 villages in each the Belagavi and Chikkodi divisions are going through flood threats. A complete of two,427 folks from 792 households throughout 20 affected villages have been relocated to care centres, whereas 1,006 folks have moved to kinfolk’ properties.
With the Krishna river experiencing excessive water ranges, with practically 2,50,000 cusecs of influx, Belagavi deputy commissioner Mohammed Roshan stated that to handle the water stage within the Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district, 3,12,583 cusecs of water have been launched into the Narayanpur reservoir in Yadagiri district as of Sunday morning, towards an influx of two,54,829 cusecs. The Alamatti reservoir is the most important within the state, with a capability of 123.081 tmcft.
Belagavi and Khanapur taluks have been experiencing steady rainfall for the previous 15 days, contributing to the flooding in 13 different taluks as river water ranges rise. Consequently, academic establishments as much as IInd PU have been closed final week as a result of heavy rains.
The district administration has arrange a number of reduction centres throughout Belagavi, providing meals, medical help, and non permanent shelter to displaced households.
The state authorities has assured that every one essential measures are being taken to deal with the disaster and help affected communities. “We’re coordinating with varied departments to make sure that reduction efforts are carried out effectively. Our precedence is the protection and well-being of the residents,” acknowledged an official from the Belagavi district administration.