Madikeri: After a huge shortfall of rain in the month of June, the time when the Southwest Monsoon normally sets in Kodagu district, intermittent rains and cloudy weather conditions over the last two days have set the tone for the onset of monsoon and agricultural activities have gained momentum.
Bountiful rain has been lashing parts of the district and Bhagamandala, Madikeri, Napoklu, Karike, Kutta and Makutta are experiencing heavy showers. Farmers who were waiting for the monsoon to gain steam, for the transplantation of paddy seedlings, were relieved by the rain lashing the region.
