BENGALURU: After the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rains in Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said all necessary precautions have been taken after speaking to respective district Deputy Commissioners.
Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister said, “As per IMD, heavy rain is predicted in Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada. All necessary precautions have been taken after speaking to Deputy Commissioners.” The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) have been deployed in Kodagu, Karwar, and Udupi, Bommai said.
He further said the instructions given to stop prevent sea erosion, evacuate people living in low-lying places with common landslide occurrences and also to keep roads clear. “Our teams are prepared with all equipment,” he added.
With a red alert issued by IMD amid heavy rains in Udupi, Deputy Commissioner Kurma Rao M declared a holiday for anganwadis, schools and colleges on Thursday. Tourists and fishermen are advised not to go to beaches and sea areas.
Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Dr Sateesha B C, Uttara Kannada DC Dr Rajendra KV and Hassan DC R Girish also announced a holiday for anganwadis, schools and colleges in Alur, Arakalagud and Sakleshpura.
Earlier on Wednesday, one person died in a landslide that took place at Panjikal village of Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner said.Three people have been rescued, out of which one is in critical condition and has been admitted to hospital, he said.
Dakshina Kannada Police Superintendent Rishikesh Sonawane said the death toll in rain-related incidents has risen to 3 and one is under treatment for injuries. (ANI)