83 taluks in Karnataka are flood-hit: Minister
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The list of flood-hit taluks in Karnataka has increased with the addition of 22 taluks.With this, 83 taluks in the State have now been declared as flood-hit, according to Revenue Minister R. Ashok. He
The list of flood-hit taluks in Karnataka has increased with the addition of 22 taluks. With this, 83 taluks in the State have now been declared as flood-hit, according to Revenue Minister R. Ashok. He told reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday that earlier, the State had declared 61 taluks as flood-affected. “However, following the recent rainfall and flood situation, we have added another 22 to the list,” he said.More Related News
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