Crop loss on 8.60 lakh hectares in Karnataka due to heavy rains, floods
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that the state has experienced significant crop losses, with damages reported on 8.60 lakh hectares due to rains and flooding, particularly in the northern districts.
Excess water is flowing into Bhima with the total flow of 2.8 lakh cusecs every day, as reported by Deccan Herald on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the minister clarified that a joint survey has already been completed for the broader flood situation. “No loss of life due to floods has been reported in North Karnataka. Rain is 4% above average in some districts, including Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Bidar and Raichur, which have been worst hit. At Vijayapura district alone, rainfall is 25% above normal,” DH quoted Gowda as saying.
Compared to North Karnataka, the Karavali and Malnad regions witnessed less rainfall this time, he added.
He further stated that the government has set up 75 relief centres, providing shelter to over 8,919 affected individuals.
“We have provided food and shelter to those who are in need. A total of Rs 1,385 crore has been released to deputy commissioners,” Gowda said.
In an effort to address the crisis, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas on Tuesday. Following the survey, the CM will assess the relief efforts and approve the compensation for those affected. The exact amount of compensation will be determined after the review.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
