Accordingly as widespread rainfall continues over north, central and coastal Karnataka, district administrations have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru districts as a preventive measure. Meanwhile according to officials, the flood situation in the state is under control but the situation remains tense with more rainfall predicted in the coming days.
Furthermore in a message issued to Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada on Thursday at 7 am, the IMD has predicted moderate to heavy spells of rain in Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Hassan and Mysuru. Reportedly a joint rescue team comprising of Fire and Emergency, SDRF, NDRF and Army evacuated around 40,690 people on Wednesday. Further the Nodal officers are camping in vulnerable villages. The district administration is on high alert and is prepared to tackle any emergency arising out of heavy discharge from reservoirs.
Moreover Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa visited flood affected areas of Belagavi and interacted with officials and residents of the area. The officials have said the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary have been constantly monitoring the situation.
