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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.

Heavy Rainfall Likely In Several Karnataka Districts: Weather Department

Karnataka News | ANI | Sunday August 18, 2019

Heavy rainfall is predicted during the next 24 hours at most places over coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka and at a few places over the north interior of the state, the India Meteorological Department said today.

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.

9 Dead, 43,000 Evacuated In Flood-hit Karnataka

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 8, 2019

Nearly 43,000 people have so far been evacuated from flood-hit and rain-affected areas of Karnataka, where the rain fury has left nine people dead, authorities said on Thursday.

Rain Wreaks Havoc In Karnataka, Schools, Colleges Shut Till August 10

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 8, 2019

Schools and colleges in Karnataka will remain closed till August 10 due to forecast of heavy rain over the next 2-3 days across the state.

In Flood-Hit North Karnataka, Hundreds Rescued; Train Services Affected

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday August 7, 2019

Heavy rain continues to batter flood-hit north Karnataka where monsoon has gained enormous strength in the last few days. At least three people have been killed while rescue efforts are on to evacuate people in flooded parts.

North Karnataka Struggles With Heavy Rain And Floods, 5 Districts Hit

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday August 6, 2019

North Karnataka is struggling to cope with heavy rainfall and floods as the monsoon picked up pace in the region over the last few days. Two men were recently washed away in flood waters after heavy rain caused the Krishna river to swell.

Holiday Declared In Schools Of Karnataka's Shivamogga Due To Heavy Rains

Karnataka News | ANI | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Shivamogga district administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges (government and aided) today due to incessant rains.

Heavy Rain In Kerala For Next 5 Days; Tamil Nadu, Karnataka On Alert Too

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 5, 2018

Kerala, ravaged by the south west monsoon in August, is bracing for more rains with a low pressure area likely to form over the Southeast Arabian sea, as the state government stepped up disaster preparedness on Thursday.

Cyclone Could Intensify Over Karnataka, Heavy Rain Predicted: Official

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 5, 2018

Heavy rain has been forecast for Karnataka over the weekend due to a low pressure trough that is expected to form over Arabian Sea, an official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Rain Likely To Continue In Bengaluru Till Thursday

Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 17, 2018

Light to moderate widespread rain will pound the southern city of Bengaluru till Thursday, an official from Karnataka's weather monitoring centre said on Monday.

40 Per Cent South Indian Districts Received Deficient Rainfall: MET Data

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 27, 2018

More than 40 per cent districts in South India witnessed deficient rainfall this monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department data showed, despite the southern state of Kerala experiencing excessive precipitation.

Karnataka Government Steps Up Rescue Operations In Rain-Hit Kodagu

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 19, 2018

Bolstered by the Army, Navy and Air force, the state government yesterday intensified relief operations in Kodagu district, as six people were killed in rain-related incidents during the last 24 hours.

2 Dead In Landslide In Kodagu, Coastal Karnataka Flooded, Rescue Ops On

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday August 16, 2018

Two people died on Kodagu-Mangaluru highway in a landslide this morning. Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in parts of coastal Karnataka and Kodagu district which generally receive higher rainfall than elsewhere in the state. Choppers will leave Bengaluru to airlift over 100 perople stranded in Kodagu. The Civil Defence Quick Response Team resc...

Karnataka Weather: Heavy Rain Hit State, Several Areas Under Water

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 11, 2018

Heavy rains and gusty winds lashed many parts of Karnataka on Monday, disrupting normal life, as southwest monsoon advanced vigourously.