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BENGALURU: With the sky clear and the torrential rain taking a welcome break, the damage on the ground in Kodagu district has started appearing clearer. Public works department officials said 50 bridges require immediate restoration. Besides Kodagu, the worst-hit districts are Dakshina Kannada, Hassan and Chikkamagaluru.The losses on road infrastructure have touched Rs 950 crore. At least 1,660km of state and national highways came under water and rendered unmotorable. The flood-like situation has also eased in Mysuru, Hassan and Mandya as the outflow from the four major reservoirs has come down.A police officer said they will send out eight drones to the affected areas to find out if any more victims are still stranded in Kodagu district..