On the direction of the Muzrai department, special pooja and rituals were performed at Talacauvery-Bhagandeshwara temple, Omkareshwara Temple, Padi Igguthappa, Paloor Mahalingeshwara, Paloor Harishchandra, Irpu Rameshwara and other temples in Kodagu, to invoke Rain god to shower, on Friday.

Kodagu district received an average of 39.85 mm rain in the last 24 hours.

From January till date, the district has received 888.50 mm. Madikeri taluk has received 42.55 mm, Virajpet taluk—19 mm and Somwarpet taluk—57.68 mm.

The water-level in Harangi reservoir has increased to 2845.29 feet. The inflow of water was 5,789 cusecs.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / Madikeri, DHNS / July 27th, 2012