Karnataka Floods

"Expecting Good News From Centre": BS Yediyurappa On Karnataka Floods

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 7, 2019

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday said some good news was in the offing from the Centre amid an outcry for central aid for effective relief work in the flood-hit areas of the state.

Top Court Notice To Centre On Funds For Flood Relief In Maharashtra, Karnataka

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking complete rehabilitation of flood-affected families of Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara districts of Maharashtra.

Congress Protests In Bengaluru Against Karnataka BJP On Flood Relief

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday August 29, 2019

The Congress in Karnataka today protested at the Maurya Circle in Bengaluru against what they said was inadequate flood relief work being carried out by the BJP government in the state and the ongoing wait for relief from the centre.

Central Team To Give Report On Karnataka Floods In 2 Days: BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka News | ANI | Monday August 26, 2019

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said this morning that the inter-ministerial central team, who are assessing the damage caused due to the floods in the state, will submit a report to the Centre in two days.

BS Yediyurappa Meets PM, Seeks Immediate Release Of Funds For Karnataka

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2019

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday and appealed for release of funds immediately to take up relief work in the flood-hit state.

BS Yediyurappa Clarifies On Move To Name Flood-Hit Villages After Donors

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2019

Faced with criticism in some quarters over his government's offer to rename flood-hit villages after donors who contribute more than Rs 10 crore for relief works, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said only new layouts would be rechristened.

Boy, 12, Guided Ambulance Out Of Flooded Bridge In Karnataka, Felicitated

Karnataka News | ANI | Friday August 16, 2019

A 12-year-old boy who safely guided an ambulance out of a flooded bridge was felicitated by Deputy Commissioner Sharat B on Independence Day.

Watch: 12-Year-Old Boy Guides Ambulance Over Flooded Bridge In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday August 15, 2019

A 12-year-old boy emerged a hero after guiding an ambulance across a bridge, near the Hirerayanakumpi village in Karnataka's Raichur district, submerged by incessant rain

Above-Average Monsoon Rains For Third Straight Week: Weather Office

India News | Reuters | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Monsoon rains in India in the week through Wednesday were above average for a third straight week, the weather office said, easing concerns of drought, although excessive rainfall flooded many districts in the southern and western parts.

More Than 270 Killed In Floods In Six States, 10 Lakh People Displaced

India News | Reuters | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Floods and landslides have killed more than 270 people in India this month, displaced over 10 lakh and inundated thousands of homes across six states, authorities said on Wednesday after two weeks of heavy monsoon rains.

Tree Falls On School Bus In Flood-Affected Karnataka, 17 Students Injured

Karnataka News | Reported By Nehal Kidwai, Edited By Richa Taneja | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Karnataka floods: Incessant rain in the state has weakened the roots of several trees. Coupled with strong winds, tree felling has become a common sight.

4 More Bodies Recovered, Flood Toll Climbs To 58 In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

With the recovery of four bodies in Hassan district, the toll in the devastating floods and incessant rains in parts of Karnataka has gone up to 58, authorities said on Wednesday.

Karnataka 60-Year-Old Jumps Into Swollen River, Emerges 2 Days Later

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

The raging Kapila river in Karnataka's Mysuru district could send shivers to anyone, but not Venkatesh Murthy, a 60-year-old priest.

Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka Flood Highlights: Nearly 200 Dead In Three States

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Around 200 people have died in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala - the three states worst affected by floods caused by heavy monsoon rains in several parts of the country in the last few weeks. Lakhs have been forced out of homes due to floods.

54 Dead, Lakhs Moved As Reduced Rain Predicted In Flood-Hit Karnataka

India News | Written by Maya Sharma, Edited by Ria Saini | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The number of deaths from floods in Karnataka have reached 54 and 15 are missing, the government said on Tuesday. Nearly 7 lakh people have been evacuated and 4 lakh have been moved to shelters across the state.