Fri Jul 04 14:53:56 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Hindu reported on July 4, 2025, that a house collapsed in Belagavi, Karnataka, due to heavy rains. Fortunately, the occupants had evacuated beforehand, avoiding any injuries. However, a two-wheeler and auto rickshaw were damaged. Rainfall decreased by the evening. Water release from Maharashtra increased to 91,892 cusecs. The Lal Bahadur Shastri reservoir on the Krishna in Almatti saw increased inflow and outflow. The Raja Lakhamagouda reservoir on the Ghataprabha in Hidkal also reported inflow and outflow figures.
**News Article:**
**Belagavi House Collapses Amidst Heavy Rains, No Injuries Reported**
**Belagavi, Karnataka – July 4, 2025** – A house in Belagavi collapsed yesterday due to heavy rains that have been battering the region, The Hindu reported. Kishan Shahapurkar and his family, who resided in the house, had preemptively evacuated the premises after noticing its dilapidated condition. They are currently staying with relatives.
While no one was injured in the collapse, a two-wheeler and an auto-rickshaw parked nearby sustained damage. The rainfall subsided by the evening.
Water levels in regional reservoirs are being closely monitored. Water release from Maharashtra increased by approximately 5% to 91,892 cusecs. Inflow into the Lal Bahadur Shastri reservoir on the Krishna in Almatti reached 94,767 cusecs, with an outflow of 10,0670 cusecs. The dam is currently at 71.1% of its total storage capacity.
The Hippargi barrage recorded inflow and outflow at 9,4212 cusecs, with no storage taking place. The Raja Lakhamagouda reservoir on the Ghataprabha in Hidkal holds 35.1 tmcft of water against a total capacity of 51 tmcft, with an inflow of 2.3287 cusecs and an outflow of 1,453 cusecs.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge residents to take necessary precautions amidst the ongoing heavy rainfall.
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