Dubare shut for tourists; boats pressed into service; another quake at Chembu village
Madikeri/Kushalnagar: The Southwest Monsoon has gained vigour, waterlogging many areas, especially in Madikeri and Somwarpet taluks that have been experiencing widespread heavy rainfall for over a week. The link between certain villages has been cut off and boats are being used to evacuate stranded residents. In the last 24 hours, till 8.30 am today, Madikeri taluk has received a total rainfall of 538 mm and Somwarpet taluk has broken this record with 544 mm while it rained 412 mm in Virajpet taluk.
