Summary:
Belagavi: As many as 13 bridges in Chikkodi, Gokak, Raibag and Athani taluks of the district have submerged in the district. Krishna, Vedganga, Doodhganga, Markandeya, Hiranyakeshi, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha and Mahadayi rivers flow in the district. Bridges submerged bridges in Chikkodi taluk are Kallol-Yadur, Karadaga- Bhoj, Bhojwadi- Kunnur, Akkol-Sidnal, Bhivashi- Jatrat and Malikawad-Dattawad.The Kudachi-Ugar bridge and Bhiradi Chichali bridges in Raibag taluk and Ugar (KH) and Ugar (BK) bridge in Athani taluk on river Krishna have also submerged. In case of an emergency, the district administration is ready to carry out rehabilitation and rescue operations.Thousands of acres of standing crops have been submerged due overflowing rivers. Agriculture officials say they will conduct a survey to assess crop damage after water levels recede..