Red Alert In Karnataka As Floods Hit Several Districts, More Rain Predicted
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Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar also directed officials to take precautions to prevent the outbreak of any disease in flood-hit areas, including COVID-19.
Extremely heavy rain has been predicted in several districts of Karnataka, with many already seeing flooding. A red alert has been issued for Udupi, Uttara Kannada and Dakshina Kannada, as well as south interior Karnataka, Chikmagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Shivamogga. Indian Coast Guard deploys disaster response teams in rain-affected areas of Uttara Kannada for rescue & relief of stranded persons. 155 persons rescued so far: Indian Coast Guard pic.twitter.com/z0gGAMpgPT Spoke to District Commissioners and reviewed the situation arising due to incessant rain in several parts of the state. State govt will extend all necessary support to the relief and rescue efforts and assist farmers who suffered losses due to untimely rain and hailstorms. (2/2) North Karnataka districts have also been badly affected by heavy rainfall, with rivers in the area in spate. Water is being released from dams in these areas, including Almatti dam. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa held a video conference with officials from affected districts. "I have spoken to district officials of these areas. Weather does not permit helicopter survey. Officials are saying they are keeping the people safe from the water. We have been in touch with officials for the last four or five days. Our irrigation officials are there. I have told (Deputy Chief Minister) Govind Karjol to stay there till Sunday evening," he told reporters.
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