Karnataka Rain

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.

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.

Flood Situation Worsens In Karnataka With Heavy Rain, Water From Dams

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2020

The flood situation in Karnataka worsened further on Thursday with several areas in the northern parts of the state inundated due to torrential rains and release of water from major dams.

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.

24 Fishermen Rescued Off Karnataka Coast As Heavy Rain Batters State

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma, Edited by Stela Dey | Friday September 11, 2020

Twenty-four fishermen stranded at sea due to heavy rainfall were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard today off the Karnataka coast.

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.

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.

Flood-Like Situation Continues In Several Parts Of Karnataka

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 8, 2020

Swollen rivers and flood-like situation continue to threaten lives and property in several parts of Karnataka that have been ravaged by torrential rains over the last few days.

5 Missing In Landslide After Heavy Rain In Karnataka, Roads Blocked

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma, Edited by Stela Dey | Friday August 7, 2020

Five people, including a temple priest and his family members, are missing after heavy rain caused a landslide in Karnataka's Kodagu district. Many districts of the state have been badly hit by floods; Kodagu is one of the worst affected. Rescue operations have been hampered as roads to Bhagamandala have been blocked; NDRF teams and earth moving eq...

Karnataka Struggles To Cope With Heavy Monsoon Rain And Landslides

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday August 7, 2020

Monsoon 2020: Flood-like situation and landslides ravaged several parts of Karnataka. Many places in coastal and north interior regions of the state have been affected. While most of the rivers in these regions are swollen due to continuous showers in the catchment areas, there are reports of landslips in hilly regions of Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru.

Monkeys Stranded On Tree For 2 Days As Rain Causes Flooding In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday August 7, 2020

The heavy rains in parts of Karnataka have not only put people's lives at risk but animals are also struggling in search of a safe place to move. The state government has opened the gates of several big dams after water level in the rivers started rising, triggering concerns of flooding in areas along near the riverbanks.

BS Yediyurappa Directs Officials To Provide Monetary Aid To People Affected By Rain In Karnataka

Karnataka News | ANI | Friday August 7, 2020

Karnataka government to provide monetary assistance of Rs 10,000 to families affected due to rain, along with Rs 5 lakh for fully damaged houses and suitable relief to partially damaged houses, said Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday.

Amid Heavy Rains BS Yediyurappa Says, "Will Release More Funds If Needed"

India News | ANI | Thursday August 6, 2020

The Karnataka government will release more funds if needed amid the incessant rainfall across the state.

Karnataka Opens Dams As Water Level Rises After Heavy Rain

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday August 6, 2020

Heavy rains across several districts in Karnataka, especially areas near the coast, have led to water level rising in the rivers. The state government has opened the gates of a massive dam in Uttar Kannada district to release water and avoid flooding the banks of the Kalinadi and Kadra rivers.

Karnataka Braces For Cyclone Kyarr, Heavy Rain Likely Today

India News | Edited by Ria Saini | Sunday October 27, 2019

Cyclone Kyarr, a tropical storm that formed in the Arabian Sea, is likely to cause heavy rain in coastal Karnataka, the weather office said on Saturday. The sea condition is "likely to be very rough along and off north Karnataka coast during the next 24 hours," it added.