CM Siddaramaiah conducts aerial survey of flood-affected regions in North Karnataka districts

KALABURAGI, BIDAR, VIJAYAPURA: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in North Karnataka, including Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir and Vijayapura districts. The survey was conducted to assess the damage caused by the floods and to identify areas that require immediate attention.

The CM began the aerial survey from Kalaburagi airport and surveyed the flood-affected areas in the district. The CM then proceeded to Bidar district, where he surveyed the areas affected by the Manjra river floods. He also conducted an aerial survey of Vijayapura district, where the Bhima river has overflowed, causing widespread damage.

After the aerial survey, the CM held an emergency meeting with officials and ministers at the Kalaburagi airport. He also held a review meeting with district deputy commissioners, zill panchayat CEOs, and other officials at the DC office in Kalaburagi.

The CM is expected to announce relief measures for the flood-affected people later. He was accompanied by several ministers, including Krishna Byregowda, Priyank Kharge and MB Patil, during the aerial survey and meetings.