Karnataka: Due to incessant rains, the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday evening declared a holiday for Anganwadi, primary and high school in the district on July 27. Moreover, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on July 26 (today) informed that a total of 38 people lost their lives in the state so far due to rain-related issues. The torrential rains and floods in the state have hampered normal life.
CM orders immediate relief and rescue works
The CM ordered the officials to carry out immediate relief and rescue works as he reviewed the rain and flood situation in the state. He also directed them to take necessary precautionary measures aimed at preventing loss of lives.
38 people died so far
Siddaramaiah said: "Thirty-eight people have died since June 1 due to monsoon rains so far and 35 are injured. 57 houses are completely damaged, 208 are severely damaged and 2,682 houses are partially damaged, and 105 livestock have lost their lives."
Heavy rains cause massive damage
While assessing the crop condition, he said that agriculture crops covering 185 hectares and 356 hectares of horticulture crops have been damaged; so on the whole, 541 hectares of crops have been damaged due to rains and flooding. A total of 11,995 electric poles, 894 transformers and 215 kilometres of electric line have been damaged, he added. He furhter added that "two relief camps have been set up by the government so far where about 50 people are taking shelter".
More rain predicted in THESE districts
Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Kodagu and Bidar have received high rainfall, while it was normal in 21 districts, and fell short in six other districts, he said. More than 80 per cent sowing has taken place in June and July. According to the Met department forecast, there will be more rains in the next two days and it may continue for a week, he further said. In Cauvery and Krishna basin, all the reservoirs have filled 60-70 per cent, and in a week 227 tmc water have flown into reservoirs.
Siddaramaiah said most likely from Monday, he will travel to rain-affected areas like Mangaluru, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Kodagu, and Chikkamagaluru. Deputy Commissioners should ensure quick repair of damaged hospitals, classrooms, anganwadis, he said, adding, if not done, strict action will be taken. All officials have been asked to remain in their jurisdictional limits and ensure that they are available to the needy, he added.
(with inputs from PTI)
