Newskarnataka-Mysore

Mysore :  Heavy rainfall  that lashed Mysore, has led to destruction of crops in hundreds of acres of agricultural land  after the embankment of the Hallikere Kodi lake  near Mellahalli was damaged.

Most of the canals are overflowing and water from  high level areas had gushed into the lake resulting in the collapse of its embankment. This led to flooding of Harohalli, Madegowdana Hundi Mellahalli, Hallikerehundi, Neeralla and surrounding acres resulting in widespread destruction of crops.

Though farmers  tried their level best to prevent the water gushing into their fields, it was nothing but a futile exercise.

In some places, water was flowing above five feet.  Vehicular traffic on the Mysore-Bannur main road was also suspended and alternate arrangements were  made.