Hubli: The weekend spirit in the twin-cities has been dampened by the incessant rain. Almost 90% of the business establishments remained shut. The rain, which began at 10 pm on Saturday, is continuing relentlessly.
The Met department has forecast that rain will continue for another three to four days in Dharwad district. Four houses — two in Old Hubli and two in Tumkur Oni —- were damaged early Sunday.
Low-lying areas were inundated and water entered many houses in Old Hubli locality. People chose to remain indoors since morning, going out with great difficulty to fetch milk and other essential commodities.
Dharwad
Several houses were damaged and normal life was thrown out of gear due to heavy rain lasting nearly six hours. Houses were damaged in Navalur, Belligatti, Mansur, Alnavar in Dharwad taluk and Kamaripet in Hubli. However, there was no damage to life. Kundgol and Navalgund received moderate rain, while Dharwad received 35 mm, Kalghatagi received 40 mm and Hubli 40-50 mm.
Belgaum
Heavy rain during the last 36 hours disrupted normal life. Rain has also lashed the parched Chikkodi taluk and its surrounding areas. Heavy rain in the catchment areas has swelled the Malaprabha river and about 20 families in the police training school premises in Khanapur have been shifted to safer places.
Bidar
Shahagunj Darwaza, one of the gates of the ancient fort built by Baridshahi dynasty more than two centuries ago in Bidar City partially collapsed, after incessant rain. The archaeological department has failed to protect it.
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