K R Nagara: Cauvery River is flowing in full might that was not so since the past 2 years, while the tourists are arriving here in order to view the Arkeshwara temple in Haleyadatoreya that is submerged.
Cauvery River that is flowing on the left side of the temple was depleted in the past 2 years. It is the lifeline of K R Nagar supplying drinking water, which was hampered owing to depleted water level in Cauvery River. The water is being supplied to Hunsoor town from this river. The drinking water woes spiraled in the past 2 months and posed a challenge to both civic bodies.
At the backdrop of torrential rains in Kodagu district, Cauvery River is flowing in full might that has eased the water woes. Meanwhile, the farmers in the taluk are depended on rains that has been below normal this year, owing to which the farmers are not able to begin farming activities. On the other hand, the town-folks are arriving in large numbers at Haleyadatoreya to view the might Cauvery River.