Heavy Rains Reawaken Nethravathi and Kumaradhara, Submerge Udbhava Linga in Uppinangady

Uppinangady was drenched in heavy downpours over the past week, causing the Nethravathi and Kumaradhara rivers to surge back to life after months of dwindling flow.

Both rivers run through the Udupi district and have been crucial for irrigation and local ecosystems, but they have often gone dry during the dry season, affecting farmers and wildlife.

Unfortunately, the sudden rise in water levels has also submerged the revered Udbhava Linga, a stone idol that sits near the banks, sparking worry among devotees who fear the loss of an important cultural site. Source: Google News – Udupi.