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**Summary:**

The southwest monsoon continues in Kodagu, Karnataka, though with slightly reduced intensity compared to the previous days. Some areas experienced torrential rainfall. Overall rainfall in Kodagu is significantly higher than the same period last year. A person tragically died due to a tree collapse, and the district administration provided relief to the family. Due to the rains, inflow into the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs has significantly increased.

**News Article:**

**Monsoon Continues in Kodagu, Karnataka; Reservoir Levels Rise**

**MYSURU, May 28, 2025** – The southwest monsoon continues to impact Kodagu district in Karnataka, bringing further rainfall, although with a slight decrease in intensity compared to the preceding days. While the district experienced a cumulative rainfall of 62.67 mm in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, certain areas, like Shanthalli in Somwarpet taluk, witnessed torrential downpours, receiving 175 mm of rain. Bhagamandala recorded 103 mm, while Hudikeri and Srimangala received 66 mm and 61 mm respectively.

Overall rainfall in Kodagu since the start of the year is significantly higher than last year, reaching 806.21 mm compared to 447.77 mm for the same period in 2024.

Tragically, a resident of Banangala village lost their life on Tuesday when a tree collapsed. Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja visited the village, and the district administration has provided a ₹5 lakh relief check to the victim’s family.

The ongoing rains have caused a substantial increase in water inflow into the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs. Inflow into the KRS dam was measured at 26,424 cusecs on Wednesday, a significant jump from 19,129 cusecs the previous day, raising the reservoir level from 92 feet to 95.35 feet. The Kabini reservoir also saw an increase in inflow to 23,407 cusecs, up from 21,946 cusecs.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the monsoon season progresses.

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