Daijiworld Media Network – Belagavi (SP)
Belagavi, Oct 24: Rainfall continues to be intense in north Karnataka, and flood situation is grim. Four more persons lost their lives due to rain on Wednesday. Several villages which are located by the side of Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers have suffered heavily. Bridges have been inundated and Lord Sangameshwara temple at Koodalasangama in Bagalakote district has gone underwater.
10,038 houses have been damaged of which 206 were completely damaged. Over 150 cattle have died and the government has asked the concerned to open cow shelters and provide fodder too distressed cattle. The deputy commissioners have been asked to make use of PD funds lying with them for relief measures. The officials have also been asked to prepare report of estimated losses.
Chief minister, B S Yediyurappa, has requested the people to voluntarily contribute towards rehabilitation of people distressed by floods. He said in a letter addressed to the people that it is our responsibility to come to the rescue of people at this hour of crisis.
Donations can be made by credit to State Bank of India, Vidhana Soudha Branch, Bengaluru account No. 37887098605 (CM's relief fund). Contributions can also be by way of cheques and demand drafts.