Flood like situation in parts of north Karnataka
Bengaluru: After a brief respite, rains have resumed in many parts of Karnataka, causing a flood-like situation in several areas, especially in the northern belt.
Districts that come under the Krishna basin are facing a flood-like situation with the river and its tributaries in spate because of rains in the catchment areas, especially in neighbouring Maharashtra.
Several parts in the border district of Belagavi are submerged, with increasing inflow into rivers like Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha and excess water being released from dams in the district.
Low lying areas, roads and bridges and crops are underwater in parts of Gadag, Bagalkote and Dharwad.
Rain and flood-like situation persists in parts of Raichur and Yadgir districts too.
There have been reports of showers in parts of Malnad, coastal and south interior Karnataka regions too.
According to the META department forecast for the next 24 hours, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka, and heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places over north Interior Karnataka.
Official data showed that at least 12 districts have been affected by floods and rains since August 1, in which 19 people have lost their lives so far, while two are missing.
A total of 108 relief camps have been opened across these 12 districts so far, where 324 people are currently taking shelter. Fifty three animals have perished so far in the floods.
While 185 houses have been completely damaged, 4,380 have suffered partial damage, the data said. Also, agriculture crops in about 55,993 hectares and horticulture crops in over 49,007 hectares have been affected.
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Udupi: BJP Minority Morcha appeals MP to convert Madgaon-Velankani special express to weekly service
Udupi: A delegation of Udupi district Bharatiya Janata Party Minority Morcha has appealed before Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary to convert Madgaon-Velankani special express, which runs only during festive season to a weekly service connecting coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
This extended service will have special emphasis on tourism development as well as cultural exchange and economy along the Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu coast, read the petition.
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The MP has reportedly responded positively to the request and has immediately contacted the Railway officials and has written a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressing the demand.
Minority Morcha District President Rudolph D'Souza, Udupi City President Dennis Mascarenes, District office bearers Naveen D'Souza, Glen Mounis, Oliver Perampalli and others were present on the occasion.
