Crops damaged in heavy rainfall in Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Belagavi
Heavy rainfall caused significant crop damage in Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and Belagavi districts. Emergency services responded to flooding in low-lying areas, assisting residents and clearing obstructions. Local farmers reported losses due to the adverse weather conditions.
- ▪Heavy rainfall damaged crops in Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and Belagavi districts.
- ▪Emergency services cleared flooded areas and assisted local residents.
- ▪Farmers reported significant crop damage due to the heavy rainfall.
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Heavy rainfall damaged crops in some areas in Bagalkot, Vijayapura and Belagavi districts on Monday.In Muddebihal of Vijayapura district, rainwater entered hoses in low-lying areas in Sangameshwar Nagar.The police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot and cleared it.They also removed some large pipes that were obstructing the free flow of water in the roadside gutters.Fire fighters also sought the assistance of local residents in pumping out water from Vasavi Hospital. Trader Hussein Sab Bilagi complained that water entered his house and damaged foodgrains and vegetables stored inside.In Mudhol, Ranna Belagali and Mahalingpur, some trees were uprooted.Officers were busy clearing them up.HESCOM officials removed some electricity poles that were uprooted.
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