83 taluks in Karnataka declared ‘flood-hit’, says revenue minister R Ashoka

Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka announced on Tuesday that 83 taluks in the state have officially been declared ‘flood-affected’ after recent bouts of rainfall and flooding in the state.

Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka announced on Tuesday that 83 taluks in the state have officially been declared ‘flood-affected’ after recent bouts of rainfall and flooding. Speaking to the media, he said, "Earlier, we had declared 61 taluks as flood-affected. However, following the recent rainfall and flood situation, we have added 22 taluks to the list. This includes Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, Hubballi city, Kadur, Davanagere, Dandeli, Alur, Lakshmeshwar, Tarikere, Mundagod, Supa, Hubballi, Bhadravati, Channagiri, Annigeri, Babaleshwar, Nidagundi, Kolhar, Muddebihal, Harapanahalli, Hosanagar and Mudigere. With the latest additions, there are now 83 taluks in Karnataka that have been declared flood-hit."