News in pictures of different faces of flood in surrounding regions

Pictures and captions by Prakash Katapadi
Bellevision Media Network

 

Udupi, 31. July 2010: The incessant rains throughout the week have caused a lot of trouble to the people and cattle living nearer the rivers and low lying areas in various places of the Udupi District. This reporter had gone to different flood affected regions and captured some unique pictures which he would like to share with the readers of Bellevision.

The surroundings of the residence of the former minister, Vasant V. Salian covered with flood water necessitating the use of boat to reach his house

Twenty five houses in the Devarakudru in Udyavara surrounded by floods

People had to wade through the flood water on the connecting road between Padubelle and Moodubelle

Fire-brigade and Home-guards in action at Kurkalu-BarkanThota

Rescuing cows from floods near Kurkalu

Flood-water entering the house near an island in Udyavara

The approach to Ankudru near Udyavara bridge has been cut off as water level on both sides of the bridge has risen 

The house is in danger near the Forest Gate Yenegudde near Katapadi due to the surrounding flood-waters

Rescuing cows from swirling flood-waters near Belle

Nearly 500 acres of land near Pajaka Kshetra-Padubelle submerged under floods

Little children playing in flood-water

Boat-ride on the road of Udyavara