Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao visits flood-affected Adyapadi, orders survey of River Phalguni
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao visited the flood-affected area of Adyapadi under Kandavara Gram Panchayat administration in Bajpe on Friday morning to assess the situation.
During his visit, locals informed the minister that the annual floods in River Gurupura (Phalguni) have been severely disrupting their lives, with villages in Adyapadi and nearby areas getting inundated every year. The recurring floods have also caused extensive damage to fields and plantations.
In response to the plight of the residents, Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao directed Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan to provide immediate relief to the affected citizens. To address the issue more permanently, he called for a comprehensive survey and study of the area by experts to understand the flood situation better.
The minister emphasized the importance of experts conducting a detailed study of River Phalguni during flood conditions to gain insights into the recurring problem and devise effective solutions for the residents of Adyapadi.
Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan, KPCC General Secretary Inayath Ali, and Congress leader AC Vinay Raj accompanied Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao during the visit to Adyapadi. The minister assured the locals that the government is committed to finding a long-term solution to the flooding problem in the area.
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Over 105 flights cancelled, more than 450 services delayed due to fog at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): More than 105 flights were cancelled and over 450 services delayed due to low-visibility conditions amid fog at the Delhi airport on Sunday.
An official said at least 55 arrivals and 52 departures were cancelled at the airport.
According to latest information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, more than 450 flights were delayed and the average delay time was around 36 minutes for departures at the airport.
In a post on X in the evening, Delhi airport operator DIAL said operations are running smoothly.
DIAL operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country's largest airport that generally handles around 1,300 flights daily.
Flight operations have been disrupted for the past many days in Delhi and other airports due to dense fog.
