Incessant rains wreak havoc in Bhatkal

11th June 2013 / Rizwan Gangavaly / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Heavy and incessant rains in Bhatkal since past two days have caused disruption to normal life. Incessant rains have caused rain water from roads and drains to spill over in homes and also caused lot of inconvenience to pedestrians and school-going kids. Bhatkal has recorded 180.6 mm rainfall from Monday till Tuesday with total of 682.00 mm of rains till now. As compared to the previous year this year has recorded 10% more rainfall till yesterday. Farmers too are facing problems because of heavy unexpected rains as they were not prepared for it. A torrential downpour since Monday caused water-logging on Rangeen Katta, Shamsuddin Circle, Main Road, Haneefabad, Nelesar, V T Road, Bengre, Belni, Chautani, Mundali, Kokti Nagar and many other areas. Blockades in drainage lines caused water to spill over in homes, temples, and shops. Apart from that, faulty drainage lines near pumping system in Gousia Street caused water from drains to mix into the wells. Angry residents of Gousia street called Municipal Cheif Anupama to demonstrate it. It may be noted that faulty drainage lines in the Municipality and Panchayat areas cause rain waters to mix with sewage and spills into homes. There were also reports of roof/wall/tree collapse from four places in Bhatkal. Government issues high alert: Government has issued high-alert to people residing near rivers, seashores, and forests and has advised them to relocate to a safer location. People residing in Bhatkal Taluka who have been affected because of the rains are being advised to call Tahsildar at 08385-226422. MLA assures aid to affected: Expressing his thoughts over damages caused due to incessant rains, Bhatkal MLA, Mankal Vaidya said that a committee has been informed to review the losses and submit a report to Tahsildar. This report will be analyzed completely and best efforts will be made to cover the losses. On this occasion, he requested cooperation from all the concerned officers and advised them to touch base with people who have been affected.