Belagavi officials told to ensure no loss of life due to rain or floods

District Secretary Vipul Bansal reviews flood relief efforts in Belagavi, ensuring safety and coordination among officials.

District in-charge Secretary Vipul Bansal visited flood-hit villages and towns in Belagavi district on Wednesday. He also held a meeting with officials to review calamity relief and flood management.

Mr. Bansal asked officers to take all steps to ensure that there are no casualties or death of cattle or small animals due to rain or flooding.

He visited Lolasur bridge and spoke to Public Works engineers. He met inmates at the care centre opened in Gokak.

He told reporters that there is no immediate threat of a flood in Belagavi as rainfall has reduced and excess water in the Hidkal dam is being released into the river.

He said that he will obtain a report on the condition of bridges and alternative routes for the regions that they connect and forward it to the State government.

The State government will take a decision after consulting experts on finding a permanent solution for the submergence of bridges or the problems faced in low-lying areas. This issue has been discussed with the Public Works Minister and the Revenue Minister and they have given a positive response to some proposals, he said.

Mr. Bansal later held a meeting with officers of all departments concerned in Belagavi.