Hotel flooded as VVWW reservoir overflows in Yadavagiri Updated – February 03, 2026 Hotel staff were caught off guard as water suddenly entered the premises, inundating the basement and the ground floor. The compound wall collapsed as water gushed into the property, damaging portions of the basement and furniture.
According to hotel staff, water entered the reception area around 4 a.m., soon flooding the entire floor, including the restaurant. Staff initially struggled to understand the source of the water entering the premises. The hotel in-charge said a memorandum had been submitted to the MCC commissioner seeking restoration of the damage caused to the compound wall and other areas. MCC authorities have reportedly assured that the issue would be looked into and repair works would be taken up from February 4. Engineers from VVWW visited the hotel and assessed the damage. Residents, activists and hotel staff said an apparent delay in closing the reservoir valve led to water overflowing and gushing onto the hotel premises like a small stream. Had the valve been shut on time, the incident could have been avoided. Eventually, hotel staff closed the valve to prevent further damage, it is learnt. Act of negligence? Expressing shock at the incident, activist and Mysore Grahakara Parishat member Dr Bhamy V. Shenoy, also a resident of Yadavagiri, said he visited Hotel Komfort Suites after learning about the flooding and found staff clearing water and cleaning the premises. He termed the incident an act of negligence on the part of VVWW. The MGP and the Yadavagiri Residents Association (YRA) have raised the issue with senior MCC officials. “The question is whether the hotel will be compensated for the losses suffered due to the fault of the VVWW. Will the MCC take responsibility and bear the losses?” Dr. Shenoy asked.
Meanwhile, Dr. Shenoy reiterated the long-standing demand to take VVWW out of MCC control and establish it as an autonomous body. “MGP has been demanding this reform for over 25 years. The latest incident once again highlights the need for accountability and structural change,” he said. Janaspandana at Yadavagiri showcases power of citizen participation Updated – February 03, 2026
Members of the Yadavagiri Residents’ Association (YRA) who took part in the meeting said their direct interaction with senior MCC officials resulted in immediate responses to several civic concerns, underscoring the importance of citizen engagement in grievance redressal mechanisms. Bhamy V. Shenoy, member of Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) and YRA, said that despite limited time to prepare a detailed memorandum, residents raised critical issues such as encroachment of newly laid footpaths near Cheluvamba Park by unauthorised vendors, footpath obstructions on Valmiki Road, and the growing presence of beggars near traffic signals. Presiding over the meeting, MCC Deputy Commissioner (Development) C.N. Manju directed officials to prevent new vendors from operating without MCC permits and to evict unauthorised vendors occupying footpaths. He also instructed officials to implement an earlier council decision to earmark one street in each ward exclusively for vending activities and relocate vendors accordingly. Residents also flagged the absence of a compound wall near the Vani Vilas Water tanks which has led to garbage dumping and unhygienic conditions. Mr. Manju promised follow-up action after being informed that repeated representations had failed to yield results. Incomplete footpath work between Ramakrishna School and the Vontikoppal Police Station circle was another concern. Officials cited fund constraints for the delay, prompting residents to question accountability and execution quality.
The issue of fallen electric poles on Vivekananda Road near SBI was also raised, following which the MCC official directed a junior engineer to verify and submit a report. Mr. Manju asked the Zonal Assistant Commissioner to attend YRA’s monthly Area Sabha meetings along with the engineers concerned. This move, residents said, can help resolve routine civic issues more efficiently. Residents also welcomed the speedy issuance of e-Khatas and expressed hope that sustained public participation would strengthen civic accountability and reduce bureaucratic delays. Funds For Consumer Rights Awareness Remain Unused Concerns raised over awareness grant of Rs. 80 lakh lying idle in DC’s account. ( Star of Mysuru Feb 10, 2026)