Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Karnataka.
Floods are causing severe disruption to the daily lives of the people in Karnataka.
According to the reports, death tolls in the state has risen to 26.
K'taka Flood Live: Death toll rises to 12; CM announces Rs 5 lakh to kin
Indian Navy
08:25 August 10
Finance Minister to visit Karnataka
08:21 August 10
QRT carries out rescue operation in Gadag district
State Civil Defence QRT(Quick Reaction Team) carried out rescue operations in flood-hit Holealur village in Gadag district on Friday.
00:43 August 10
Indian Navy rescue teams evacuated over 750 people in Uttara Kannada district
Indian Navy deployed teams in Mallapur village near Kadra &, Kaiga in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and evacuated over 750 people today, bringing the total number of rescued personnel in this area alone to 2219.
23:46 August 09
An injured woman carried on shoulder in Karnataka's Chikmangaluru
In a shocking incident, a group of a severely injured woman was carried to the local hospital, over the shoulders in Karnataka's Chickmangaluru on Friday.
The lady was injured after the house collapsed on her.
21:27 August 09
SWR throws open railway stations for rain-hit people
In an humanitarian gesture, the South Western Railways has throw open its railway stations to flood-hit displaced people besides engaging in rescue and relief operations.
With rivers in Karnataka in spate, people have stormed into the stations to take shelter, leaving behind all their belongings.
19:35 August 09
CM announces Rs 5 lakh to kin
Chief minister B S Yediyurappa today announced Rs five lakh to next to the kin of people killed in the flood and rain-related incidents in Karnataka, where 12 people have lost their lives.
"I have directed the officials that Rs five lakh should be given to the family members of those killed in the flood within 24 hours," Yediyurappa told reporters in Mudhol and Bagalkote, where he reviewed the flood situation, conducted an aerial survey and visited the victims.
"In the State, in all, 12 people have died (in the flood and rain-related incidents," he said.
19:29 August 09
Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Karnataka tomorrow
Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Karnataka tomorrow
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit the rain-affected areas of Belagavi and Bagalkot on Aug 10 and Uttara Kannada district on Aug 11, said CM BS Yeddyurappa.
19:27 August 09
Cops lathi-charged villagers came to meet Yediyurappa
Cops lathi-charged villagers came to meet Yediyurappa
Cops lathi-charged villagers during CM BS Yediyurappa visit to Konnur taluk of Gadag district. The villagers had come to speak to the CM about the flood-situation in their area.
19:27 August 09
Karnataka CM, BS Yediyurappa confirms to Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis that water discharge from Almatti Dam in Karnataka has increased to 4,80,000 cusecs.
Speaking to reporters, CM Yediyurappa said, "Even Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis spoke with me over the phone and promised to coordinate with us till the flood reduces. We also spoke about water management and he assured that in following days we will sort out all the issues related to water management."
The Union government has promised us funds at the earliest and are cooperating with us in every way possible to rescue people who are caught in floods.
At present, the loss is estimated around Rs 5,000 crore and proper estimation will be made once the situation improves, stated Chief Minister.
19:27 August 09
IMD issues Red alert
IMD issues Red alert to Coastal Karnataka, North Karnataka, South Interior regions for next two days
19:24 August 09
Stranded residents airlifted by Indian army
Around 32 stranded residents were airlifted by Indian army in Bagalkot. Chetak chopper and MI-17 aircraft were used for the rescue of the residents stranded in various villages.
18:59 August 09
People take selfies in flood affected area
People take selfies in flood affected area
Mallana Moole Math near Nanjangud-Ooty national highway has become selfie spot to villagers despite being warned by the police.
1.25 lakh cusecs of water has been released from the Kabini reservoir flooding the Mallana Moole Math.
18:35 August 09
Man washed away in Gadag
Man washed away in Gadag
A man was washed away in the overflowing Malaprabha River in Gadag district due to the release of water from the Peacock Tirtha Dam.
16:44 August 09
Holiday declared till 15 August in all schools and colleges
Holiday has been declared till 15 August in all schools and colleges - both government & private, in Dakshina Kannada, Uttar Kannada, Raichur, Bagalkot, Belagavi, Chikkodi, Shivamogga, Bidar, Haveri, Kodagu, Koppal, Yadgir, Kalaburgi, Dharwad, Ballari, Hassan, Udupi, Gadag districts.
Kodagu Administration has sounded Red Alert till Aug 10 following intensified rain under the influence of South West Monsoon.
Massive rainfall in Kodagu continued unabated, most parts of the district have no power supply from past three days. All the water bodies are overflowing.
Karnataka to Kerala routes via Mysore and Kodagu has been blocked.
16:12 August 09
4 of family killed in landslide
Four dead in landslide
Four members of a family lost their lives and efforts were on to trace a fifth person after their house was hit by landslide at Korangala village in Kodagu district of Karnataka on Friday, police said.
"Four bodies -- three men and one women -- have been recovered from the spot, while efforts are on to trace a fifth member of the family", a police official said.
Life in Kodagu has come to a standstill following pounding rains in the past few days.
The famous Bhagamandala temple in the district is surrounded by water.
Madikeri-Kushalnagar connectivity is blocked as the Cauvery river waters flooded the highway. The Bethri bridge connecting Madikeri-Virajpet is flooded, official sources said.
15:45 August 09
Yediyurappa requests citizens to contribute generously to the state
In his tweet, CM BS Yediyurappa has requested all the people of the country to contribute the battered state by donating to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund - Natural Calamity.
14:06 August 09
BS Yediyurappa conducts aerial survey
Yediyurappa conducted aerial survey
Cheif Minister BS Yediyurappa conducted an aerial survey of Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha river basin in Bagalkot District.
The Central government has assured to extend all assistance to Karnataka to deal with the situation arising out of severe floods and incessant rains in parts of the State, Yediyurappa said on Friday.
14:01 August 09
Water level increased in Nethravathi river
Water level increased in Nethravathi river
- Heavy rainfall continued in Coastal district Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru).
- Water level increased in Nethravathi river.
- Local boys who were expert in swimming jumped in Nethravathi river and enjoyed the rainy season.
13:00 August 09
Houses collapsed in Belgaum
Houses collapsed following torrential rain in Gokak, Belgaum. The stranded people were taken to relief camps.
12:36 August 09
Water level increased in Tunga river, Chikkamagaluru
Water level increased in Tunga rive
Heavy rainfall continued in Chikkamagaluru district increasing water level of Tunga river.
Water has entered into Gandhi park nearby Srngeri temple.
12:32 August 09
Yediyurappa visited relief camps
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa visited relief camps in Mudhol on Friday.
"I am in constant touch with the Central government", Yeddyurappa told reporters at Mudhol in Bagalkot district, where he interacted with the flood-affected people.
"I am in constant touch with the Central government", Yeddyurappa told reporters at Mudhol in Bagalkot district, where he interacted with the flood-affected people.
12:30 August 09
People being airlifted in Belgaum
People being airlifted in Belgaum
25 people in Belgaum has been successfully airlifted. Rescued people were taken to Sambra Airport, from there they were taken to relief camp.
As per the last count, nearly 44,000 people have been evacuated from flood-hit and rain-affected areas of Karnataka, where the rain fury has left nine people dead in the past few days.
12:28 August 09
K'taka: Bus services affected due to heavy rains
Bengaluru (Karnataka): In wake of incandescent rainfall in Karnataka, bus services in certain routes were cancelled.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) said that bus services between Mysuru to Madikeri and Mysuru to H D Kote Road routes were suspended keeping in mind passenger safety.
Holealur town in Karnataka was also affected due to floods caused by overflowing of Mallapur dam.
Owing to torrential downpour, hundreds of people were forced to take shelter at Holealur station.
Rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas are in full swing as the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) has deployed several teams in Karnataka.
The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has mobilised considerable resources to provide assistance to state and district administrations of affected areas.
"In Karnataka, the rescue team proceeded to Hinduwada in Malapur area and evacuated many more people giving priority to women, children and critically ill patients to safer areas. Another team was deployed to Kovadu village in Belgaum district. A total of 869 people have been moved to safety in Karnataka," the release had said.
08:25 August 10
Finance Minister to visit Karnataka
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Karnataka.
Floods are causing severe disruption to the daily lives of the people in Karnataka.
According to the reports, death tolls in the state has risen to 26.
08:21 August 10
QRT carries out rescue operation in Gadag district
State Civil Defence QRT(Quick Reaction Team) carried out rescue operations in flood-hit Holealur village in Gadag district on Friday.
00:43 August 10
Indian Navy rescue teams evacuated over 750 people in Uttara Kannada district
Indian Navy deployed teams in Mallapur village near Kadra &, Kaiga in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and evacuated over 750 people today, bringing the total number of rescued personnel in this area alone to 2219.
23:46 August 09
An injured woman carried on shoulder in Karnataka's Chikmangaluru
In a shocking incident, a group of a severely injured woman was carried to the local hospital, over the shoulders in Karnataka's Chickmangaluru on Friday.
The lady was injured after the house collapsed on her.
21:27 August 09
SWR throws open railway stations for rain-hit people
In an humanitarian gesture, the South Western Railways has throw open its railway stations to flood-hit displaced people besides engaging in rescue and relief operations.
With rivers in Karnataka in spate, people have stormed into the stations to take shelter, leaving behind all their belongings.
19:35 August 09
CM announces Rs 5 lakh to kin
Chief minister B S Yediyurappa today announced Rs five lakh to next to the kin of people killed in the flood and rain-related incidents in Karnataka, where 12 people have lost their lives.
"I have directed the officials that Rs five lakh should be given to the family members of those killed in the flood within 24 hours," Yediyurappa told reporters in Mudhol and Bagalkote, where he reviewed the flood situation, conducted an aerial survey and visited the victims.
"In the State, in all, 12 people have died (in the flood and rain-related incidents," he said.
19:29 August 09
Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Karnataka tomorrow
Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Karnataka tomorrow
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit the rain-affected areas of Belagavi and Bagalkot on Aug 10 and Uttara Kannada district on Aug 11, said CM BS Yeddyurappa.
19:27 August 09
Cops lathi-charged villagers came to meet Yediyurappa
Cops lathi-charged villagers came to meet Yediyurappa
Cops lathi-charged villagers during CM BS Yediyurappa visit to Konnur taluk of Gadag district. The villagers had come to speak to the CM about the flood-situation in their area.
19:27 August 09
Karnataka CM, BS Yediyurappa confirms to Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis that water discharge from Almatti Dam in Karnataka has increased to 4,80,000 cusecs.
Speaking to reporters, CM Yediyurappa said, "Even Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis spoke with me over the phone and promised to coordinate with us till the flood reduces. We also spoke about water management and he assured that in following days we will sort out all the issues related to water management."
The Union government has promised us funds at the earliest and are cooperating with us in every way possible to rescue people who are caught in floods.
At present, the loss is estimated around Rs 5,000 crore and proper estimation will be made once the situation improves, stated Chief Minister.
19:27 August 09
IMD issues Red alert
IMD issues Red alert to Coastal Karnataka, North Karnataka, South Interior regions for next two days
19:24 August 09
Stranded residents airlifted by Indian army
Around 32 stranded residents were airlifted by Indian army in Bagalkot. Chetak chopper and MI-17 aircraft were used for the rescue of the residents stranded in various villages.
18:59 August 09
People take selfies in flood affected area
People take selfies in flood affected area
Mallana Moole Math near Nanjangud-Ooty national highway has become selfie spot to villagers despite being warned by the police.
1.25 lakh cusecs of water has been released from the Kabini reservoir flooding the Mallana Moole Math.
18:35 August 09
Man washed away in Gadag
Man washed away in Gadag
A man was washed away in the overflowing Malaprabha River in Gadag district due to the release of water from the Peacock Tirtha Dam.
16:44 August 09
Holiday declared till 15 August in all schools and colleges
Holiday has been declared till 15 August in all schools and colleges - both government & private, in Dakshina Kannada, Uttar Kannada, Raichur, Bagalkot, Belagavi, Chikkodi, Shivamogga, Bidar, Haveri, Kodagu, Koppal, Yadgir, Kalaburgi, Dharwad, Ballari, Hassan, Udupi, Gadag districts.
Kodagu Administration has sounded Red Alert till Aug 10 following intensified rain under the influence of South West Monsoon.
Massive rainfall in Kodagu continued unabated, most parts of the district have no power supply from past three days. All the water bodies are overflowing.
Karnataka to Kerala routes via Mysore and Kodagu has been blocked.
16:12 August 09
4 of family killed in landslide
Four dead in landslide
Four members of a family lost their lives and efforts were on to trace a fifth person after their house was hit by landslide at Korangala village in Kodagu district of Karnataka on Friday, police said.
"Four bodies -- three men and one women -- have been recovered from the spot, while efforts are on to trace a fifth member of the family", a police official said.
Life in Kodagu has come to a standstill following pounding rains in the past few days.
The famous Bhagamandala temple in the district is surrounded by water.
Madikeri-Kushalnagar connectivity is blocked as the Cauvery river waters flooded the highway. The Bethri bridge connecting Madikeri-Virajpet is flooded, official sources said.
15:45 August 09
Yediyurappa requests citizens to contribute generously to the state
In his tweet, CM BS Yediyurappa has requested all the people of the country to contribute the battered state by donating to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund - Natural Calamity.
14:06 August 09
BS Yediyurappa conducts aerial survey
Yediyurappa conducted aerial survey
Cheif Minister BS Yediyurappa conducted an aerial survey of Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha river basin in Bagalkot District.
The Central government has assured to extend all assistance to Karnataka to deal with the situation arising out of severe floods and incessant rains in parts of the State, Yediyurappa said on Friday.
14:01 August 09
Water level increased in Nethravathi river
Water level increased in Nethravathi river
- Heavy rainfall continued in Coastal district Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru).
- Water level increased in Nethravathi river.
- Local boys who were expert in swimming jumped in Nethravathi river and enjoyed the rainy season.
13:00 August 09
Houses collapsed in Belgaum
Houses collapsed following torrential rain in Gokak, Belgaum. The stranded people were taken to relief camps.
12:36 August 09
Water level increased in Tunga river, Chikkamagaluru
Water level increased in Tunga rive
Heavy rainfall continued in Chikkamagaluru district increasing water level of Tunga river.
Water has entered into Gandhi park nearby Srngeri temple.
12:32 August 09
Yediyurappa visited relief camps
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa visited relief camps in Mudhol on Friday.
"I am in constant touch with the Central government", Yeddyurappa told reporters at Mudhol in Bagalkot district, where he interacted with the flood-affected people.
"I am in constant touch with the Central government", Yeddyurappa told reporters at Mudhol in Bagalkot district, where he interacted with the flood-affected people.
12:30 August 09
People being airlifted in Belgaum
People being airlifted in Belgaum
25 people in Belgaum has been successfully airlifted. Rescued people were taken to Sambra Airport, from there they were taken to relief camp.
As per the last count, nearly 44,000 people have been evacuated from flood-hit and rain-affected areas of Karnataka, where the rain fury has left nine people dead in the past few days.
12:28 August 09
K'taka: Bus services affected due to heavy rains
Bengaluru (Karnataka): In wake of incandescent rainfall in Karnataka, bus services in certain routes were cancelled.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) said that bus services between Mysuru to Madikeri and Mysuru to H D Kote Road routes were suspended keeping in mind passenger safety.
Holealur town in Karnataka was also affected due to floods caused by overflowing of Mallapur dam.
Owing to torrential downpour, hundreds of people were forced to take shelter at Holealur station.
Rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas are in full swing as the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) has deployed several teams in Karnataka.
The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has mobilised considerable resources to provide assistance to state and district administrations of affected areas.
"In Karnataka, the rescue team proceeded to Hinduwada in Malapur area and evacuated many more people giving priority to women, children and critically ill patients to safer areas. Another team was deployed to Kovadu village in Belgaum district. A total of 869 people have been moved to safety in Karnataka," the release had said.
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