D.K. floods: All possible assistance to district administrations- CM
Bengaluru: Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said all possible assistance will be provided to the district administrations to tide over the crisis. The administration will provide suitable assistance to people affected by the rains lashing since Tuesday, he said.
Meanwhile he asserted that the state government is keeping a close watch on the developments in coastal Karnataka in general and Dakshina Kannada in particular that is reeling under heavy rains.
Kumaraswamy who collected the updates from deputy commissioner Sasikanth Senthil about rain damage in DK said he has instructed the DC to take all steps necessary to mitigate sufferings of people affected by the rain. Instructions have been given to ensure there is no loss of life or property, he said. “Senior officials of the state government are in constant touch with the district administration to assist them in any manner whatsoever possible,” the CM added.
Kumaraswamy further said “ the instructions have been given to provide basic amenities to the affected people and additional natural calamity grants will be provided to the district administration. Repair of power and road infrastructure that has taken a beating due to the rains will be attended to on a priority. Already schools and colleges have been declared holidays. If need arise, the holidays can be extended.
The NDRF teams have already reached Mangaluru. One team left for Udupi and reached there this morning for search operations.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
Near US embassy in Dubai pic.twitter.com/z5VTZNVxNO
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