Rain havoc in parts of Bengaluru, relief work is underway: CM Basavaraj Bommai
Bengaluru (PTI): With last night's heavy rain wreaking havoc in parts of the city, bringing down trees and flooding homes, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said relief work was underway and that he was personally monitoring it.
"Because of the heavy rains yesterday in several places, water has entered houses, damage has been caused to some roads. We have understood the magnitude. Commissioner (BBMP) has already given directions to zonal officers and relief works are on," he said.
Speaking to reporters here, Bommai said he was personally monitoring the relief work and is in constant touch with the BBMP Commissioner in this regard.
"Draining out water to help movement of vehicles in water logged areas, providing relief to those who have faced the brunt of rains with water entering their houses will be the priority. Directions have been given to start the work immediately and to release the necessary money required for it," he added.
The heavy rains on Sunday night had brought down trees and flooded homes, while several roads were water logged in parts of the city.
Responding to a question, the Chief Minister said he has got information about vehicles being damaged because trees falling on them in some areas, livestock loss and some old houses at the verge of collapse.
"All these things are being looked into and a decision will be taken at the earliest without much delay," he added.
According to official sources, Rajarajeshwarinagar is said to be the most affected area.
Local legislator and Minister M Munirathna said such large-scale destruction had never happened in the area and that his main goal was to find a permanent solution, so that such incidents do not recur.
An incomplete retaining wall along Vrishabhavathi valley's storm water drain in the locality would have led to water entering low lying areas and livestock loss, he said, adding that he would immediately speak to the Chief Minister and take all necessary measures.
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Samson's unbeaten 87 powers CSK to eight-wicket win over DC
New Delhi (PTI): Sanju Samson bossed the chase with authority, anchoring a modest 156-run target with a fluent 87 not out as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the IPL here on Tuesday.
Samson's knock came off just 52 balls with seven fours and six sixes, batting through the innings as CSK completed the chase in just 17.3 overs giving a huge boost to their net run-rate.
Electing to bat on a tricky surface, Delhi Capitals were restricted to 155/7.
West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein set the tone with the new ball, returning tidy figures of 1/19, including 14 dot balls.
Reduced to 69/5 in 11 overs, Delhi found some late impetus through Tristan Stubbs (38; 31 balls) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out; 24 balls), who stitched together a crucial 65-run (off 47 balls) stand to give the innings a respectable total.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals: 155 for 7 in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 38, Sameer Rizvi 40 not out; Noor Ahmed 2/22)
Chennai Super Kings 159 for two in 17.3 overs (Sanju Samson 87 not out, Kartik Sharma 41 not out). CSK win by eight wickets.
