Dharmasthala’s Nethravathi bathing ghat totally inundated

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Aug 15, 2019: River Nethravathi that is seriously flowing over danger mark,  has taken a toll on entire ‘Snanaghatta’ (Bathing place), on the banks of the river, at Dharmasthala in Belthangady taluk.  The viewing point at the ‘Snanaghatta’ has caved in posing danger to visitors.

 

The collapse of the retaining wall at the vented dam resulted in flow of water to the autorickshaw parking stand beside the road.

Auto drivers stated that  flood has washed away everything in the vicinity. This is the first time that such a massive flood has occurred.  Earlier, the rise in water level would only inundate ‘Snanaghatta’ area and not damage the entire structure.

Manager of Snanaghatta said all the interlocks had been damaged. Pebbles, washed on to the ashore by flood waters, were found scattered all over the  area.“All the signboards had been damaged. Further, the structure erected to help women change and dress was also washed away,” the situation is really unprecedented.