Mysuru / Madikeri: Floodgates of reservoirs along the Cauvery Basin have wreaked havoc in the low-lying areas in Kodagu, Nanjangud and Mandya. Heavy discharge of water from Harangi Dam in Kodagu, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) in Mandya and Kabini Dam in H.D. Kote have caused extensive flooding and residents along the water route are bearing the brunt of floods and even water entering homes.
Army has been called in for rescue operations in Kodagu. Several areas in Kushalnagar and surrounding areas face flood threat. Many roads, including the main roads in Kodagu, have also been damaged and residents are being rescued in boats and coracles.
