Overlook of Overflow

Unprecedent rains have resurrected myriad of water-bodies across South Interior Karnataka. The dead borewells are now overflowing without the need to pump, numerous lakes have been rejuvenated, reservoirs are brimming with rain-water treasure, the local rivers are now flaunting their might. All thanks to copious rains from past three years, the water brawls are non-existent and politicians are finding alternate ways to create issues. Everyday we here happy news of "Kere kodi biddide" in Kannada Newspapers meaning lake overflowing and thus keeping politicians at bay. Let the rains be abundant every year and earth be surrounded by delightful nature.

One of the reservoir that is benefitted from recent heavy rains is Srinivasa Sagara reservoir situated near Chikkaballapura. Just 70mins from Bangalore, this place is covered with verdant nature thanks to rains. The reservoir also overflew last week and now attracting tourists from Bangalore city. Even my kids whole-heartedly enjoyed merrymaking in pristine fresh rain waters. The place looks like artificial water falls which is ideal for taking bath. The simple landscape is another advantage for risk free enjoyment. Here is a glimpse of overflowing reservoir flowing downstream. A full video will be uploaded soon!

Before descending to play area where excess water flows downstream as artificial waterfall, the viewpoint of Srinivasa Saagara is must visit. The tone trio of the ruddy reservoir with spilling water, bounded by verdant hill, and blue skies, is natural stress buster. The overlook from reservoir not only gives majestic views of overflowing water but also provides view of nature overflowing with beauty. Such scenery provided an apt title for this blog. With the rains predicted to increase further, the place may not be open for public if the overflow is above danger level. Do visit and cherish the enchanting nature without littering the region.

While I was shooting some great moments, a group of monkeys arrived and started threatening visitors. The leader of clan was funnily jumping and looking at visitor's monkey-play in water. Monkey was  apparently enjoying nature's glory or silently jeering at monkey plays of humans in overhead water. Perhaps, monkeys were only interested in visitor's snack. This monkey overlooking from view point seem to be mimicking the monkey's play of humans :-). Look at swag of monkey in below video :-D

Finally! Overflow of thoughts

While the monsoon bloomed the dormant river bodies yielding in surplus water for rest year, it has too exposed the malpractices of corrupt administration in city. It may be attributed to greed of current or previous rulers but the nature has taught a severe lesson. The encroached canals are now extinct and rains have brought canals to human areas. The builders who plan as per the average rainfall in city are now provided with befitting reply from nature. The greedy builders are now need to re-evaluate structure design to guarantee the lifetime of their apartments. If the current trend of Bangalore rainfall persists for 5 more years, then the already constructed residential buildings would severely see the downfall of their life span. Reckless construction is being exposed by nature with unprecedented rains. With rains increasing every year, people who want to buy homes in unplanned part of city will have to rethink now. With the help of monsoon rains, the river/rivulets also reclaimed its lost path from encroachers. Nature is unstoppable and nobody can overwhelm it. A warning sign has already been sent by monsoons and may turn violent if we don't heed to it.