Madikeri: Heavy torrential rain accompanied by gusty winds has thrown normal life out of gear in Kodagu district over the last few days. To make matters worse, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains. Schools, colleges and Anganwadis have been shut today as a precautionary measure.
As per the data released by the office of the Kodagu Deputy Commissioner this morning, the district has received 105.71 mm of rain in the last 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on July 19. Madikeri taluk alone recorded 135.4 mm, while Virajpet and Ponnampet taluks recorded 113.0 mm and 74 mm, respectively.
