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The incessant rains have wreaked havoc in the district. River Kaveri is overflowing, creating a flood at the Triveni Sangam at Bhagamandala. Flood water has inundated the Iyengeri road in Bhagamandala. There are fears that Madikeri road may get submerged if the rains continue their fury.
In many parts, road connectivity got cut off as trees were uprooted by strong winds and rains. The trees also cut off power lines and many villages have been in darkness.
There were reports of property being damaged in the border parts of the district like Chembu, Dabbadka, and Sampaje.
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IMD has predicted the rains to continue on August 7 also. A red alert has been issued for the whole district on Sunday.