Yadgir
Continuous rains and the overflowing of the Bhima river have severely disrupted life along its banks. Though flood victims who had taken shelter in relief centres for five to six days have returned home, their hardships have only intensified.
Seven villages across Shahapur, Yadgir, and Vadagera taluks were submerged during the floods, affecting 1,555 people from 495 families. Road connectivity to dozens of villages on both sides of the river has been severed. In several areas, roads and bridges have been washed away, while cracks have appeared in others, making travel and transport extremely difficult.
Thousands of buildings, including homes, temples, and commercial establishments, have been inundated. Structural damage, including cracks in house walls, is increasing. Villages such as Hurasagundagi and Roja S are facing worsening silt accumulation, while Shivanur, Naikal, Machanur, Arjunagi, and Talaka are also grappling with similar problems.
The mud carried by floodwaters has covered houses, and the deaths of some aquatic animals have created unbearable odors. In low-lying areas, wells have been filled with mud, leading to acute drinking water shortages. The scale of destruction and contamination has made the task of rebuilding homes and restoring daily life an enormous challenge for the affected communities. Residents are now facing the dual struggle of repairing physical damage while coping with health and sanitation issues caused by the flood.