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**Summary:**

Heavy rains in Kodagu, Karnataka, have led to a second death in less than a week. P.C. Vishnu, 65, died on May 27, 2025, after a tree fell on him. Similar circumstances caused the death of Gowri, 50, on May 24, 2025. The heavy rainfall has significantly increased the inflow into the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir.

**News Article:**

**Kodagu Reels Under Heavy Rains: Second Death Reported as Inflow to KRS Reservoir Surges**

**MYSURU, May 27, 2025** – Kodagu district in Karnataka continues to be battered by heavy rainfall, resulting in a second fatality in the past week. P.C. Vishnu, a 65-year-old resident of Banangala village in Virajpet taluk, tragically died on the morning of May 27th after a mango tree, uprooted by strong winds, collapsed on him. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to a hospital.

This incident follows the death of Gowri, 50, from Arji village, who died on May 24th under similar circumstances, also in Virajpet taluk.

According to official figures, Kodagu has received a cumulative rainfall of 76.82 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM today. Bhagamandala, the origin of the Cauvery River, recorded 112 mm of rain, while Shanthalli in Somwarpet taluk saw a deluge of 150 mm. Other areas experiencing heavy rainfall include Srimangala (113 mm), Balale (62.02 mm), Ammathi (80 mm), Napoklu (102 mm), and Ponnampet (85 mm).

The persistent downpour in the Cauvery catchment area has led to a dramatic increase in the inflow into the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir. As of 8:00 AM today, the inflow rate was recorded at 19,129 cusecs, a significant jump from the 2,053 cusecs recorded just yesterday. The reservoir level currently stands at 92 feet, approaching its full capacity of 124.80 feet. Yesterday, the water level was 89.35 feet.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents to take necessary precautions.

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**News Article Notes:**
* I added a location (MYSURU) to the dateline, assuming the news outlet (The Hindu) is based there, and that the story is coming from their office there.
* Headline is more attention-grabbing and summarizes the most important points.
* The article focuses on the key information, prioritizes the recent death, and highlights the impact on the reservoir.
* I used more journalistic language and structure.
* I removed the copyright and comment policy information as it is unnecessary for a news article.

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