Pic: Dudhganga River overflowing on Bhoj-Shivpurwadi bridge on TuesdayBelagavi: Due to incessant rainfall in the catchment area of the Krishna River, many low-lying bridges were inundated, disturbing traffic movement.

The breathtaking view of the Gokak Falls, known as the ‘Niagara' of India, is attracting tourists to enjoy the scenic view.

Apart from this, due to heavy rain, trees and electricity poles fell in Belagavi and the surrounding areas, and the forest department and Hescom personnel are engaged in resolving the problems.The heavy rains pouring in Belagavi district and the Maharashtra border areas for the past four days increased the flow of water in the rivers.

There was a huge increase in the inflow of seven rivers, including Krishna and its tributaries Malaprabha, Ghataprabha, Vedaganga, and Dudhganga. Three bridges on the lower reaches of the Dudhganga River in Chikodi taluk were submerged on Monday evening. The bridges of Bhoj-Shivpurwadi, Karadaga-Bhoj, Barwad-Kunnur, and Akkol-Sidnal on the Dudhganga River were submerged, cutting off connectivity between villages.

From June 1 to 15, Belagavi district received 132 mm of rainfall (64 mm normal rainfall). Khanapur taluk, which receives the highest rainfall in district, received 155 mm (normal rainfall 111 mm). Ramdurg, Kagwad, Yaragatti, Savadatti, Gokak, Mudalagi, Chikodi, Bailhongal, Belagavi, Athani, Kittur, Raibag, and Hukkeri taluk also received more rain than normal. Belagavi district received 132 mm of rain when compared to normal rainfall of 64 mm within a span of 14 days.Scenic view of Gokak FallsDue to incessant rain in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, the Gokak Falls, known as the ‘Niagara' of India, is attracting tourists. People are enjoying the scenic view of water flowing amid rocks and plunging, creating milky foam on the banks of Ghataprabha River. The water plunging to a depth of 180 metres is a fascinating, breathtaking sight.Buffalo dies by electrocutionA buffalo died after getting electrocuted near a transformer in Basavankudachi in Belagavi.

Farmer Jinnappa demanded compensation from Hescom. Villagers of Basavankudachi alleged that even though 7-8 electricity poles fell due to rain in the village, they are not being repaired.HESCOM noticeIn the wake of rainy season, the Hubballi Electricity Supply Company (Hescom) advised the public to take precautionary measures. It requested them to cooperate with the department to prevent electrical accidents.

If there are any faults in the power supply network system or if there is an electrical outage, call Hescom's 24x7 helpline number 1912 or inform the WhatsApp number 9480883899. Alternatively, contact the nearest Hescom office or Hescom officials, a release said.—Boy injured as school roof collapsesBallari: A boy suffered head injuries when a layer of the roof in a classroom at the govt higher primary school in Sirwar village collapsed on Tuesday.

The injured student is Somalingappa, a third-grade pupil.The school has an enrolment of 800 students across classes one to eight. It features a total of 19 classrooms, comprising 10 new and 9 old ones. Due to the heavy rains over the past few days, four classrooms collapsed, prompting LKG, UKG, and classes one to three to be held under trees on the school grounds.A teacher from the school stated that nine classrooms, including the one where the student was hurt, were constructed in 2009. Four of these classrooms are in a state of disrepair because of substandard quality. As a result, classes are being held in a fearful environment.