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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KKR hammer DC by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton
New Delhi (PTI): Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, here on Friday.
Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8.
Pathum Nissanka struck a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes.
Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.
In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, smashed 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Anukul Roy 2/31, Kartik Tyagi 2/25). Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out).
