14:17 August 11
Amit Shah will conduct aerial survey today in Belagavi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Belagavi district in Karnataka.
Shah will reach Belagavi at 2.30 pm and conduct an aerial survey of flood-prone areas in the district. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa will also accompany him.
After conducting the aerial survey, Yeddyurappa will meet senior officials in the presence of Shah at 4.30 pm at Sambra Airport in Belagavi.
13:57 August 11
Mi-17 rescues 6 people stranded near Narayanpur Dam
Mi-17 rescued 6 people stranded near Narayanpur Dam in Karnataka's Raichur district, . A pregnant woman in need of medical aid was attended to by an IAF medical officer on-board the helicopter and later transferred to a hospital on landing.
The rescue operation was difficult due to low light & inclement weather.
13:55 August 11
Waters have started receding: Rear Admiral Mahesh Singh
Speaking to media, Rear Admiral Mahesh Singh NM, Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area, said, "Navy has deployed 8 relief teams and 2 helicopters in Belagavi and Uttar Kannada district. The teams have so far managed to rescue nearly 2,200 people. As of yesterday evening, waters have started receding."
13:53 August 11
Hosanagara receives heavy rainfall
Hosanagara in Karnataka continues to receive heavy rainfall.
Chakra Dam and Savehaklu Reservoir filled to the brim.
01:16 August 11
Rail transport affected due to landslides
Rail transport on the section between Sakleshpur and Subramanya stations has been affected adversely due to landslides and soil erosion on multiple spots.
23:35 August 10
Death toll climbs to 31
The death toll caused by heavy rainfall in the state has risen to at least 31 people and 14 people are missing.
21:29 August 10
85 stranded residents rescued by NDRF in Charmadi area
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team rescued 85 stranded residents including two pregnant women and two toddlers in Belthangady's Charmadi area.
19:53 August 10
Schools and colleges to reopen in Dharwad
Schools & colleges of Dharwad district will reopen on 13th August.
18:50 August 10
Security forces carry out rescue operations in Badami
The security forces on Saturday carried out rescue operations near Badami town as floods continue to wreak havoc in the state.
20 National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) teams, 10 Army teams, five Navy teams and two State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are engaged in rescue operations in the state.
18:49 August 10
FM Nirmala Sitharaman held press meet at Sambra airport in Belagavi
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the flood-affected areas in Belgaum on Saturday to take stock of the situation.
She held a press meet where she adressed the needs of the flood victims.
During the visit, Sitharaman visited the flood relief shelters in the region and met the people. She had arrived in Bangalore earlier today, from where she travelled to Belgaum.
16:56 August 10
Former Union Minister B Janardhana Poojary rescued from his flooded house
Dakshina Kannada District Administration today rescued Former Union Minister and Congress leader B Janardhana Poojary from his house in flood -affected Bantwal in Karnataka, today.
16:47 August 10
State Cricket Association Stadium flooded
Karnataka State Cricket Association stadium in Shivamogga inundated following heavy rainfall in the region.
16:41 August 10
Refugees need a new life- Former CM Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said, "Refugees need a new life. The government should take all possible measures in this regard. Action has to be taken in the same manner that Kodagu had undergone during our government last year." He visited flood-affected areas in Sankeshwar, Belgaum alonwith officials to look into relief measures.
16:37 August 10
Rescue operations underway
Security forces carry out rescue operations near Badami town.
16:08 August 10
CM to visit flood affected areas
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will be visiting the flood-affected areas of Mangaluru tomorrow.
15:50 August 10
Wildlife in danger due to flood
A video surfaced online where elephants can be seen drowning in the flood. In another video, elephants can be seen escaping the harsh wether.
15:09 August 10
Hogenakkal Falls overflows, submerges nearby villages
Due to heavy rain, Hogenakkal Falls has been overflowing and has submerged the nearby villages in the area.
The fall is situated in the Chamarajanagar district which shares its border with Tamil Nadu
14:30 August 10
Youth carried bike on shoulder in flood-hit Raichur district
A youth, with the help of some villagers, carried his bike on shoulders.
The incident took place in flood-hit Googal village in Raichur district.
13:22 August 10
Water from Tunga river enters residential areas of Shivamogga district
Water from overflowing Tunga river enters residential areas in Vidya Nagar in Shivamogga district. Fire Department engaged in the evacuation of people from the area.
13:07 August 10
Water level of KSR increases
Heavy rain in the catchment area of the Cauvery and its tributaries has increased the storage levels of major reservoirs, Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir, in the downstream.
The near reservoir is situated near Srirangapatna, in Mandya district.
12:52 August 10
Karnataka CM addresses the press conference
Karnataka CM, BS Yediyurappa:
"1024 villages are severely affected, due to floods. 20 NDRF teams,10 Army teams,5 Navy teams&2 SDRF teams engaged in rescue operations. Compensation of Rs 5 lakh to be given to the next of kin of the deceased."
12:47 August 10
Nirmala Sitharaman visits flood-affected areas in Belgaum
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nirmala Sitharaman visited flood-affected areas in Belgaum on Friday.
12:38 August 10
Trains cancelled due to a landslide near Karwar
All Konkan Railway trains cancelled due to a landslide near Karwar in Uttara Kannada district.
12:22 August 10
Water level of Netravathi river in Mangaluru increases
Several areas around the Netravathi river in Mangaluru have been flooded due to the increase in water level in the river.
12:16 August 10
Body of a youth recovered from Bhima river in Yadgir district
Body of a youth, identified as Saba Reddy, has been found in the Bhima river in Yadgir district. He was washed away in the flooded water of the river two days before.
11:55 August 10
Former Union Minister evacuated to safe place
Former Union Minister Janardhan Pujari's house in Bantwala Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district has also been affected by the flood.
Many people, including Janardhan, in that area have been evacuated to a safe place.
Heavy rainfall has created a flood situation in Dakshin Kannada district.
11:38 August 10
NH service road ruined in Belgaum district due to flood
NH service road near Govanakoppa village in Belgaum district has been ruined due to the floods.
10:49 August 10
House collapses in Kodagu district
A house collapsed in Kodagu district of the state.
No casualties have been reported in the incident.
09:51 August 10
Biker washed away in flood
Belgum: A biker was washed away in the flood in Basavana Kuduchi village of Karnataka's Belgum district.
09:12 August 10
Indian Naval rescues 450 in Karnataka's Kadra
Indian Naval diving teams deployed in Karnataka's Kadra evacuated nearly 450 personnel to safety whilst other team operating from Kaiga evacuated 300 personnel to safety bringing a total number of rescued personnel in this area alone to 2,219.
09:07 August 10
Finance Minister to visit Karnataka to monitor flood-affected area
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit the rain-affected areas of Belagavi and Bagalkot on Aug 10. She will be visiting Uttara Kannada district on Aug 11.
09:02 August 10
State Civil Defence QRT carries out rescue operations in Gadag district
State Civil Defence QRT(Quick Reaction Team) carried out rescue operations in flood-hit Holealur village in Gadag district on Friday.
08:38 August 10
Death toll in K'taka climbs to 27
Bengaluru: With no let-up in the rains, the flood situation in Karnataka remained grim on Saturday as most of the rivers in the state were in spate.
So far 27 people have died in flood and rain-related incidents in the state.
The chief minister had on Friday announced a compensation of Rs five lakh each to the families of those killed in the flood and rain-related incidents. As an instant relief, the finance department has released Rs 100 crore towards flood relief.
Rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas are in full swing as the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Indian Navy and State Civil Defence QRT(Quick Reaction Team) have been deployed in Karnataka.
