Heavy Rains Revive Jog Falls in Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru

Quick Summary

• Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts experienced moderate to heavy rains on Wednesday, impacting daily life during Ganesha chaturthi celebrations.
• Rainfall disrupted religious and cultural events as youths struggled with festival arrangements.
• sagar and Hosanagara taluk administrations in Shivamogga district declared holidays for schools and PU colleges on Thursday due to heavy rain warnings.
• Intense rainfall increased inflow into reservoirs; Jog Falls surged after the gates of Linganmakki Dam were opened, releasing 32,141 cusecs of water. The dam’s water level was at 1,817.7 ft., nearing it’s full capacity of 1,819.12 ft.
• Rainfall measurements:

– Sagar (Shivamogga): Highest rainfall recorded at 114.5 mm in the last 24 hours ending Thursday morning; other areas like Kalmane, Bhimanakone also saw heavy downpours.
– Begar (Chikkamagaluru): Recorded highest district rainfall at 70 mm; other regions like Shanuvalli and Melpal reported above-average precipitation levels.
– Byakaravalli (Hassan): Highest rainfall in Hassan district recorded at 32.5 mm.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Heavy rains across Shivamogga and neighboring districts underscore the recurring challenges faced by communities during monsoon-fueled festivities such as Ganesha Chaturthi. While traditional celebrations highlight cultural vibrancy,extreme weather events often disrupt activities-necessitating prompt administrative measures like school closures seen in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks.The meaningful rise in reservoir levels emphasizes both environmental coordination efforts related to dam management and concerns over balancing water discharge against potential flooding risks downstream-a priority for regional disaster response teams.

With agriculture reliant districts such as Shivamogga affected by surging rain levels this monsoon season will demand sustained readiness ensuring broader resilience from crop output impacts social routines.+ Read more