KSE tries to pacify flood-affected residents in Shivamogga

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj K.S. Eshwarappa, on Saturday, had a tough time pacifying women residents of localities in Shivamoga badly hit by floods during the current heavy rains.

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj K.S. Eshwarappa, on Saturday, had a tough time pacifying women residents of localities in Shivamoga badly hit by floods during the current heavy rains. The women wanted a permanent solution from the State government as they had been facing the problem every year during the monsoon. Mr. Eshwarappa, who is also Minister in charge of the district, visited Shanthamma Layout, Kumbara Beedi, and Imam Bada localities along with officers. During his visit to Shanthamma Layout, the residents said they had been facing the problem for the last two-three years. “We have built houses here spending huge money. But, people are hesitant to take our houses for rent because of flooding. Every year we have to spend money on repair”, they said.