Heavy rains disrupt life in Belagavi district, floods hit low-lying areas
Belagavi: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days has disrupted normal life across the Bailhongal taluk. Water has entered homes in low-lying areas, causing considerable distress to residents.
In Bailhongal town, localities such as Huded Bavi and Haralaya Colony have been affected by waterlogging.
The situation in rural areas is equally serious. Near Bailavada village, a swollen stream has caused the Nesargi–Bailhongal road to be blocked, bringing vehicular movement to a complete halt. Similarly, near Hosur, overflowing streams have obstructed the Bailhongal–Munavalli main road. Vehicles on both sides of the road are stranded, and travelers in buses and cars have had to take alternate routes to reach their destinations.
The heavy rainfall has also raised fears of severe damage to agricultural fields. Soybean and groundnut crops are particularly at risk of being submerged, leaving farmers anxious about potential losses.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
