Torrential rains, which lashed Karnataka on August 14 caused landslides and disrupted the normal life in the state. Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has also predicted high-alert of heavy rainfall in the region in coming days.
Torrential rains, which lashed the state on August 14 caused landslides and disrupted the normal life in the state. Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has also predicted high-alert of heavy rainfall in the region in coming days.
With heavy rains expected in many parts of the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy on Wednesday directed collectors of various districts to be on their toes to combat any untoward situation.
Out of 30 districts, as many as five districts namely, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga have been kept on high alert.
The Chief Minister also urged the concerned officials in the said districts to review the situation in their vicinities and update the authorities in case of emergency.
In the neighbouring state of Kerala, 42 people lost their lives and around 17,000 people were displaced after their homes were washed away in the flash flood. The state has suffered an overall loss of Rs 8,316 crore.
1. Flash flood in Karnataka
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As heavy rains lashed some areas in Karnataka, CM Kumaraswamy had alerted all the officials to review the situation and prepare for any worse condition. (Photo: ANI)
2. Heavy rain in Karnataka disrupts normal life
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Water enters houses in Karnataka's Shimoga following heavy rainfall in the region. (Photo: ANI)
3. Rescue operations underway
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Rescue operations underway in flood-hit areas in Mysuru city in Karnataka. (Photo: ANI)
4. High alert issued
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CM Kumaraswamy had issued a high alert for five districts out of 30 - namely, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga have been kept on high alert. (Photo: ANI)
5. Jai Hind!
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Locals of the flood-affected Kodagu district's Baradi village unfurled the tricolour on Independence Day. (Photo: ANI)
