Torrential rain: Schools, colleges to remain shut on August 13 in Kodagu
Madikeri, Aug.12: As the district is expected to get heavy rain on Monday, district administration, as a precautionary measure, has declared holiday for schools and colleges on Monday, August 13.
Indian Meteorology department has cautioned heavy downpour in Kodagu and other interior places of Karnataka on August 13. Kodagu district commissioner P.I Srividya has declared holiday for schools and colleges in the district on Aug.13.
High alert has been declared in the district with people residing near river basin are informed to get ready to face worst situation. People and tourists are told not to stand under the trees or hilly places.They are also told not to park their vehicles in these places.
One should not try to cross the bridges or roads while rivers are overflowing. Tourists must stay away from rivers, waterfalls and other water bodies, said in a statement from DC.
In emergency people can seek help from administration through toll free helpline number: 08272-221077.
Harangi river basin are stay alert
In the wake of heavy downpour on Monday, 35,000 cusecs water will be released through the crest gate of the Harangi reservoir. Hence, the people living in Harangi river basin are told to stay alert.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
