The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Belagavi, Mohammad Roshan, has announced immediate actions to release water from the Alamatti Reservoir in response to significant inflows. With the reservoir receiving an inflow of 1.80 lakh cusecs from district rivers, plans have been set to release 2 lakh cusecs of water starting today. Additionally, a controlled release of 10,000 cusecs from the Ghataprabha reservoir, currently at 80% capacity, will commence.
Villagers Urged to Relocate in Case of Flood: In a district-level disaster management meeting held on Wednesday at the DC’s office, Mohammad Roshan instructed all tehsildars to ensure that the 427 identified care centers are ready. He emphasized the need for immediate relocation of villagers to safe areas in case of emergencies. He also mandated that boats be kept in readiness, with plans to purchase five boats and provide searchlights to facilitate rescue operations.
Monitoring and Preparedness: Detailed monitoring will be conducted in flood-prone villages along the Krishna, Malaprabha, and Ghataprabha rivers. Specific villages such as Mangavati, Jugula, Shiraguppi, Kusanala, and others will receive continuous oversight. Tehsildars, nodal officers, and fire and police personnel are tasked with maintaining vigilance.
Road Repairs and Safety Measures: The DC instructed tehsildars to repair rain-damaged roads and install barricades at submerged footbridges. Alternative routes will be used wherever possible, but safety measures must be implemented at every bridge.
Precautions Amid Highway Works: With ongoing national highway works, there are concerns about potential landslides. The DC ordered the immediate clearing cleaning of drains and gutters in Belagavi city to ensure smooth water flow during rains.

Food and Emergency Readiness: Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Rahul Shinde directed officials to monitor riverside villages and farm dwellings closely. Special attention is required for areas with ongoing National Highway works, especially near Sankeshwar and Yamakanamaradi, due to landslide risks. Officials must also keep stock of food items in Anganwadis and schools, and maintain information about pregnant women and senior citizens in flood-prone areas.
Public Safety and Awareness: District Superintendent of Police Dr. Bhima Shankar Guleda reported on the inspection of several riverside villages. Necessary instructions have been given to the NDRF, fire brigade, and police officials. Public awareness campaigns will highlight the presence of crocodiles in some areas, advising citizens to avoid entering the water.