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**Summary:**

Heavy rainfall has been affecting several districts in Karnataka, specifically Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan. The downpour has led to school closures, increased reservoir inflows, and subsequent release of excess water from dams like Linganmakki and Hemavathi. Several locations within these districts have recorded significant rainfall amounts in the past 24 hours.

**News Article:**

**Heavy Rains Lash Karnataka: Schools Closed, Dams Release Excess Water**

**Shivamogga, Karnataka – July 3, 2025** – Several districts across Karnataka are experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to school closures and increased water levels in major reservoirs. Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan districts have been particularly affected by the downpour over the past two days.

District administrations have declared holidays for schools in the most affected areas to ensure student safety.

Shivamogga district witnessed the highest rainfall in Sulugodu, Hosanagara taluk, recording a staggering 209.5 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM today. Tirthamattur in Tirthahalli taluk registered 180.5 mm, and Megaravalli saw 176 mm. The Hosanagara and Sagar taluk administrations have declared holidays for schools and colleges.

In Hassan district, Hongadahalla in Sakaleshpur recorded the highest rainfall at 108.5 mm.

Chikkamagaluru district reported the highest rainfall in Kammaradi, Koppa taluk, with 136 mm. The district administration has announced a holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres in Koppa, N.R. Pura, Sringeri, Kalasa, Mudigere, and parts of Chikkamagaluru taluk.

The heavy rains have significantly increased the inflow into reservoirs. The Linganmakki dam in Sagar reported an inflow of 45,070 cusecs, bringing the water level to 1,787 ft against a full reservoir level of 1,819 ft. The Hemavathi reservoir at Goruru in Hassan taluk saw an inflow of 14,198 cusecs. With the water level approaching its full capacity of 2,922 ft (currently at 2,917 ft), authorities have been releasing excess water at an outflow rate of 9,450 cusecs.

Residents are advised to remain cautious and monitor local news for updates.

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