Karnataka Floods

Central Team In Karnataka To Assess Flood Damage, Second Visit To State

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Monday December 14, 2020

An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) will visit different parts of Karnataka from today to assess the damage and extent of loss caused by the floods this year. The six-member IMCT, which will be split into three teams, will visit parts of northern and coastal Karnataka.

Karnataka's Flood Situation More "Severe" This Year, Says Chief Minister

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 22, 2020

A day after conducting an aerial survey of four flood-hit disricts, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said today that the flood situation this year was more severe than the previous year and the Centre has been apprised about it.

BS Yediyurappa Surveys North Karnataka's Flood-Hit Areas

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday October 21, 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa surveyed flood-hit areas in state's northern part, where heavy rain submerged villages, displaced thousands and destroyed crops over the last 10 days.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa Conducts Aerial Survey Of Flood Hit Districts

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 21, 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in two districts in the state and said additional funds would be released after holding discussions with the officials.

"Water Everywhere. What To Eat?" Karnataka Hit By Floods, Again

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Monday October 19, 2020

Karnataka has been hit by floods, once again, even as many parts in the southern state continue to recover from the deluge that battered the state in the last few months. In north Karnataka, several districts have been hit with heavy rain that has caused huge destruction and disruption of life.

Karnataka Flood Situation Worsens, Army Pressed Into Action

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 18, 2020

The flood situation remained grim on Sunday in four districts of Karnataka with Krishna and Bhima rivers in spate as the Army, the national and state disaster response forces undertook rescue work, evacuating hundreds of marooned people, officials said.

Karnataka Government Effectively Responding To Flood Situation: BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 17, 2020

The Karnataka government was effectively responding to the havoc caused by heavy rains and floods successively battering the state,with relief and rescue work on in affected areas and was confident of revival of the economy, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said here on Saturday.

Karnataka Flood Situation Remains Grim After Continuous Heavy Rain

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 16, 2020

The flood situation in many parts of Karnataka remained grim on Friday as well due to torrential rain and release of water from the major dams in the state. North Karnataka remained the worst affected as this was the third time floods hit the region in the last three months.

Disaster Response Team Deployed Amid Heavy Rains In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 20, 2020

Heavy rains in the past few days have caused devastation in several parts of Karnataka, especially in coastal Udupi district where houses and crops have been submerged, prompting the government to rush disaster response force personnel for rescue operations on Sunday.

Floods Caused Total Loss Of Rs 8,071 Crore To State: Karnataka Chief Minister

Karnataka News | ANI | Tuesday September 8, 2020

Floods in Karnataka have caused a total loss of Rs 8,071 crore to the state exchequer, Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa said on Monday appealing to the central government to release financial aid at the earliest.

Over Rs 8,000 Crore Loss In Karnataka Floods: BS Yediyurappa To Centre

Karnataka News | Press Trust India | Monday September 7, 2020

Karnataka suffered a loss of Rs 8,071 crore due to the recent floods, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday informed the central team visiting the state to assess the damage caused to crops and properties.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa Reviews Damage Caused By Heavy Rain

South | ANI | Tuesday August 25, 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday held a meeting with Karnataka District in-charge ministers of Bagalkot, Vijaypura and Gadag districts to take stock of the damage caused by heavy rainfall in the region.

BS Yeddyurappa To Request Centre For Flood Relief Funds Next Week

Karnataka News | ANI | Tuesday August 25, 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa said he would travel to Delhi next week and request the Centre to release funds for flood relief in Belagavi district and the north Karnataka region, said the Chief Minister's office.

16 Dead, 4 Missing In Karnataka Due To Flood, Landslide

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Sixteen people have died so far while four are missing in flood and landslide ravaged Karnataka, which has been witnessing torrential rains since the beginning of this month.

Karnataka Shepherd's "Presence Of Mind": Official Shares Flood Story

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday August 10, 2020

Amid heavy rains in Karnataka, relief workers are finding stories of hope and survival. One such example is a photo tweeted by the chief of the National Disaster Response Force or NDRF Satya Pradhan that captures the fighting spirit and compassion of people in the face of hardships.