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Virajpet-Kerala road closed till July 12

10:53 AM Jun 15, 2018 | Team Udayavani |

Madikeri: The District Administration on Thursday prohibited movement of vehicles between Perumbadi near Virajpet and Makutta on the fringe zone connecting Kerala till July 12 following landslides and tree falls. 

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Kodagu Deputy Commissioner PI Sreevidya said more than 25 places on the highway saw significant landslides after heavy rainfall. On Wednesday night, a man died after a tree fell on his vehicle. 

The District Administration said people can utilize the Gonikoppal-Shrimangala-Kutta route to reach Kerala. 

Heavy rains continued to disturb the normal life in Kodagu on Thursday, as well, with water levels rising hazardously in Cauvery river and other streams.

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