Summary:
Diversion of traffic on NH near Nanjangud continues after water flooded a portion of the NH near Mallana Moole Mutt. Mysuru: National Highway 766 which connects Bengaluru with Ooty was flooded even on Saturday following heavy rain in Kerala and Friday’s subsequent increase in the outflow into Kabini reservoir. “We’re preparing for sudden inflow anytime and to avoid damage downstream, we are managing by releasing water just over 80,000 cusecs. This apart, a team of personnel attached to fire and emergency services from the headquarters have been summoned in case of an emergency. Officials have restricted heavy vehicles on the bridge and summoned engineers to inspect the site..