Hosapete (Vijayanagara): Incessant, heavy rainfall over the past two days in the district resulted in extensive crop damage and affected 13 residential properties. A significant number of roads leading to various tourist attractions in the Unesco World Heritage site of Hampi are inundated with water.Deputy commissioner MS Diwakar said that the district received 22.6 mm of rainfall, exceeding normal levels by 55% in the initial 12 days of June, leading to an orange alert declaration. Significant precipitation was recorded across all 18 hoblis, with particularly high levels in Hagaribommanahalli, Hampasagar, Hosapete, and Kudligi hoblis.The rainfall impacted 20 hectares of maize and ragi crops in Harapanahalli, while Kotturu experienced damage to 15 hectares of maize cultivation.

Hampi and Kamalapur areas saw flooding in banana, sugarcane, and paddy fields. In Hosapete city, daily activities were disrupted as water accumulated in low-lying areas, submerging roads and creating waterlogged conditions on various routes.Water-related issues affected residences in Kaddirampur, Venkatapur Camp, and Bukkasagar villages within Hosapete taluk. The road linking Kere Tanda and Hosmalapanagudi villages experienced heavy water flow, preventing farmers and agricultural labourers from accessing their fields.

The overflow from the full Kamalapur Lake affected nearby agricultural lands."Officials from agriculture department and the revenue department are conducting a joint survey of the rain damage. A total of 13 houses sustained partial damage, and compensation was allocated to all those affected as per regulations. Compensation was also provided to one family who lost a member to lightning strike and another family that suffered injuries. The details of farmers in the 121.9 hectare area where crops were damaged have been submitted to the govt, and compensation will be processed shortly," DC Diwakar said.To address potential future damages, the district administration has established emergency helplines at DC offices across Hosapete, Hagaribommanahalli, Kudligi, Kottur, Huvinahadagali, and Harapanahalli taluks.