1. Following rains in many parts of Karnataka, water levels in almost all reservoirs are high and rivers are in spate. At the World Heritage site of Hampi, Purandara Mantapa and the holy bathing spot Chakrateertha are among the monuments that are submerged. The premises of Rama Laxmana temple is inundated, as Tungabhadra is in spate and large quantum of water is being discharged from Tungabhadra reservoir.
2. A national conference of agriculture and horticulture ministers of all States is being held in Bengaluru today and tomorrow. The event is being livestreamed.
3. The proposal to hold the 75th birthday of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has led to much debate within Congress, underlining the differences between him and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar.
