Karnataka floods: 4 killed in landslide in Kodagu, several roads in district cut off

Karnataka floods 2019

According to Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy, 14 landslides occurred in the district on Friday.

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Four bodies have been recovered in Karnataka's Kodagu district after fresh landslides in the district. At around 12.45 pm on Friday, the rescue team that was deployed at Korangala near Bhagamandala in Kodagu found the bodies. According to Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, five people were feared trapped in the landslide and four bodies have been recovered so far. The NDRF and Fire and Emergency Services teams are still looking for the fifth person.  According to Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy, 14 landslides have occurred in Kodagu on Friday in Madikeri and Viraj Pet taluks, shutting off road connectivity. DC Annies Joy said that the roads to Gonikoppa and roads connecting Bagamandala-Madikeri, Bagamandala-Talacauvery, Bagamandala-Ayyangeri, Madikeri-Moorunadu, Gonikpaa-Palibetta, Gonkoppa-Ponnampet and Virajpet-Madikeri were shut due to landslides.  "The Betri bridge that is located between Virajpet and Madikeri is flooded. The bridge is 50-ft high and the water level in river Cauvery has risen so much that the bridge is under water. This is the first time the Betri bridge has been submerged due to floods. Rains have also flooded Bangandeshwara Temple in Bagamandala," DC Annies said. Also read: Karnataka floods 2019: Here's how you can contribute to relief, rehabilitation The road between Kushalnagar and Madikeri was also shut as the Tavarakere Lake located between the two areas flooded the road and cut off connectivity.  In Bagamandala and Kushalnagar, the villages located on the banks of River Cauvery have been completely submerged. DC Annies said that the flood washed away around 5,000 homes in Kondangeri, Murnad, Guyya, Koodugadde, Bettadakadu, Karadigodu, Baradi, Ayyangeri and other smaller villages along the banks of the Cauvery.  "Over 10,000 houses were completely submerged. Many people had already left their homes but around 5,000 people were still there. They were rescued by the NDRF, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Services and the locals on Friday," she added.  Eight deaths have been reported in Belagavi district since Sunday and two other deaths in Uttara Kannada district. So far, 1,24,291 people have been evacuated.  On Thursday, the Dakshina Kannada district administration declared a holiday on Friday for schools and colleges in the district. Holidays have also been declared in Udupi, Shivamogga and Kodagu districts and Malnad region of Karnataka due to intense flooding. More than 90,000 people have been shifted to the 467 relief camps opened in eight districts. Also read: Karnataka 2019 floods live updates: 1,24,291 persons evacuated, 272 camps set up

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Rescue and relief ops continue in Karnataka: 25 people stranded in Belagavi airlifted

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More than 1.5 lakh people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and about 90,000 people have been shifted to the 467 relief camps opened in eight districts.

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As rains and the resultant floods continue to wreak havoc in Karnataka, the Indian Air Force was called in to airlift people from flooded localities in north Karnataka’s Belagavi, the worst affected district in the state. Two Mi-17 helicopters and one Chetak helicopter were deployed for the flood relief operations by the Indian Air Force. A total of 25 people have been rescued via winching from four different locations – Roggi, Halolli, Udagatti and Girdle. “The critical winch operation was carried out to rescue people even from tree tops. An approximate 475 food packets along with drinking water was dropped in affected areas. Full scale flood relief operations are expected to continue,” IAF said in a statement. In other parts of the state, 19 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, 2 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and 11 columns of Army have been deployed to rescue people. More than 1.5 lakh people have been evacuated from low-lying areas. More than 90,000 people have been shifted to the 467 relief camps opened in eight districts. Officials of the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy are also positioned in the flood affected areas. Also read: No flood warning given to us: Uttara Kannada residents slam govt for loss of property CM BS Yediyurappa had once again carried out an aerial survey of the flood-hit regions on Friday morning. Also read: 3 dead, including 18-month-old child, amidst severe flooding in coastal Karnataka Schools and colleges have been closed as a preventive measures in the affected districts. The state government has officially declared that nine people have died as a result of the floods even as reports of many missing emerge. Meanwhile, KSRTC has cancelled all buses to Kozhikode, Kannur, Mahe, Vadakara, Kanhangad and Horanadu due to the heavy rains and road damage. Train services have stalled in parts of coastal and north Karnataka as tracks are submerged underwater. Weathermen have said that the situation in coastal and central Karnataka will remain grim for the next three to four days while rain will subside in north Karnataka. 

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No flood warning given to us: Uttara Kannada residents slam govt for loss of property

Karnataka Floods 2019

Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada district says that the administration had issued a flood warning on August 6 itself using autos and loudspeakers, but residents deny this.

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Virje, Gotegali and Hattogi are quaint little villages located on either side of the Kadra Dam. On the morning of August 6, the residents these villages located along the Kali River in Uttara Kannada district, say they were caught unawares when the gates of the Kadra Dam were thrown open. The heavy rainfall had filled the reservoir to its brim, and the officials had no choice but to open the dam gates and let the water flow. "Generally, when the dam gates are open, the officials inform us in advance. But this time, we did not receive any information," says Uttara Uthankhot, a 53-year-old resident of Virje, who had been lodged at the Ujwala relief camp in Karwar. Residents of these villages claim that the officials of the Kadra Dam came to their homes on August 6 and informed them that they had to keep all their electronic appliances at a higher level or shift them to homes located uphill as water reaching up to 2 ft would hit their homes. However, as heavy rains continued to lash various parts of Karnataka and the water from the Kadra Dam had to be released, residents say officials failed to inform them about the seriousness of the situation.  "My son Vishal and I shifted our small refrigerator to our neighbour's home which is located higher up. This is quite normal for us and we did not think much of it," says Asha Vasanth Kalgutkar, a resident of Hattogi. Asha says that the officials had initially opened only four gates on August 6. However, just a day later, 10 gates of the dam were opened up and the residents of Virje, Gotegali and Hattogi say the officials had not issued a flood alert. "On Wednesday (August 7), the officials came and informed us that we had 15 minutes to pack up and leave as the dam gates were about to open. We were all lost. People were panicking. Then within minutes the officials were saying that we had to get into buses that are already on the main road waiting for us. Our home is a little away from the reservoir. But those who were living closer were already scared as the water had reached their homes," says Pushpa Jagannath Koth, an 83-year old resident of Gotegali. Boats were deployed to rescue those whose homes were flooded and hundreds of residents were transported in 40 buses to the Ujwala relief camp. "We were not given enough warning or time to pack our belongings. Our houses and cattle have now been submerged in water. Our cattle have drowned. We are all poor people. These officials knwe there was a flood alert and they did not tell us anything," Pushpa laments. Refuting the claims of the victims, Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada district says that the administration and the Kadra Dam officials had issued a flood warning on August 6 itself. "There were autos with loudspeakers that went around shouting messages in every village. The media was informed at a press conference. It was broadcast everywhere. We went according to protocol," DC Harish Kumar told TNM. However, the residents alleged that no message was delivered by any auto in their village. "See, I earn Rs 6,000 per month and my two sons are working in Goa as labourers. We don't have a TV at home. We barely have money to eat and survive. Why should we lie about not knowing. Don't you think we would have packed up and left if we knew?" questions 74-year-old Radhika Dadhukota, a resident of Galigote village. The flood victims are now hoping that the government would help them with funds to construct new homes. "If not construct the homes, they should at least help us obtain some stability once the floods are over. They were negligent and we have to pay for it now?" Radhika adds.

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3 dead, including 18-month-old child, amidst severe flooding in coastal Karnataka

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The two other victims include a woman who was milking a cow when the wall of the shed crashed down on her and a 23-year-old sand miner in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.

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Incessant rains have brought life to a standstill in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts. On Friday, red-alert was declared for the third consecutive day in the two coastal districts. Three rain-related deaths have been reported so far, and the district officials have estimated losses amounting to crores of rupees.  A 52-year-old woman lost her life to the floods in the wee hours of Thursday. Ganga Marakalti, a resident of Bramhavar in Udupi district, was milking a cow when the wall of the cowshed came crashing down. The woman was immediately rescued by locals from under the debris and rushed to the hospital, but she was declared brought dead on arrival. Udupi Deputy Commissioner Hephsiba Rani Korlapati, along with Brahmavar Tehsildar Kiran Gaurayya visited the spot where the accident occurred. A compensation of Rs 5 lakh was announced for the family members. In another tragic incident, an 18-month-old child lost his life after drowning in the flood water. The boy’s parents, Ravi and Jyothi, who are natives of Kadur in Chikkamagaluru district, were settled on river banks near Jappinamogaru in Mangaluru city. They earned income through country fishing. On Thursday afternoon, the child Anjan was sleeping with his parents. When he woke up and stepped outside the house to play, he fell into the overflowing river and drowned. The child’s body has been sent for post-mortem, and a case has been registered in Kankanady Town Police Station. A third tragedy happened on Thursday evening in Belthangady taluk. Bhavith, a resident of Kokkada village, was a 23-year-old who was part of a group of sand miners who often risked their lives to extract sand  during heavy rains. Bhavith was washed away after venturing into River Kapila at Sudegandi village near Kokkada to extract sand.  Property Damage The rains in the last three days have destroyed property worth crores of rupees in the coastal districts. On Thursday, close to 120 houses were damaged in Udupi, and the loss is estimated at Rs 45 lakh. The rainfall on Wednesday damaged over 100 houses, causing an estimated loss  of Rs 23 lakh. MESCOM (Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) has reported a property loss of Rs 40 lakh. Evacuation In Mangaluru, around fifteen families living near the Pachanady landfill were relocated to a relief centre near the Kudupu Ananthapadmanabha temple. The residents of Pachchanady were living in dangerous conditions, as heaps of garbage mixed with rainwater had been sliding down from the dump yard, on to  their farmlands and houses. Compensation has been promised to affected families. In Dakshina Kannada district, Sullia taluk received the highest rainfall of 120 mm. Around fourteen families from Sullia were shifted to relief camps in Kalmakaru and Subramanya.  Fishing and transport affected Fishermen have been cautioned not to venture into sea. Around 300 trawler boats that had ventured into deep sea fishing in the first week of August have cut short the fishing trip and returned due to turbulent weather conditions in the sea. The boats are currently anchored at New Mangalore Port Trust. Services of eight trains between Mangaluru and Bengaluru were cancelled up to August 11, as landslides were reported in the Sakleshpur-Subramanya road ghat section. Mud and boulders have fallen on the train tracks, and restoration work is currently underway. Flight services have also been affected. Air India Express Flight IX 812 from Dubai was scheduled to land in Mangaluru International Airport at 4.15 am on Thursday. The flight with 183 passengers onboard was diverted to Coimbatore International Airport owing to heavy rains and lightning. The flight returned to Mangaluru at around 3.15 PM and later left to Muscat at 4 PM. The ban on movement of vehicles on Charmadi Ghat has been extended till 12 am on August 10, the Dakshina Kannada DC announced. The Ghat witnessed minor landslides in over 20 places, and over 30 tree falling incidents. The mud and boulders are currently being cleared on the ghat road.  As rainfall of 205 mm was predicted in Udupi district, DC Hephsiba Rani Korlapati declared holiday for schools and colleges on Friday. The Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Kasargod district administrations followed suit. The water level of Netravati river is touching danger level in several places, according to a bulletin issued by District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). In Bantwal, where the danger level is set at 8.5 metre, Netravati has exceeded the mark and is flowing at 8.9 metre as of Friday. In Uppinangady, the water level on Thursday touched 30.0 metres, which is  just 1.5 metre short of the danger level mark. The Kumaradhara river in Uppinangady is flowing at 4.9 metre, while the danger mark is set at 5.0 metre. Low lying areas in Dakshina Kannada district such as Udane, Alankaru, Kalkunda in Puttur taluk, and Kadaladka, Mitthuru, Panja, Aramboru, Parody in Sullia and Subramanya are reportedly inundated. The bridges at Cherladka, Hosmath and Kadaba are reportedly submerged. Content provided by https://ift.tt/2DX7vnh and Scribes Media Ventures LLP).  

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Karnataka floods 2019: Here's how you can contribute to relief, rehabilitation

Karnataka Floods 2019

At least nine deaths have been reported and several people have been injured in 12 northwest and coastal districts of Karnataka.

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Karnataka is currently reeling under floods, with 12 districts in northwest and coastal parts of the state affected. So far, 1,24,291 people have been evacuated, at least nine deaths have been reported and several people have been injured in 12 northwest and coastal districts of the state.   The affected districts are Belagavi, Bagalkot, Bijapur (Vijayapura), Raichur and Yadigir in the northwest region and Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi in the coastal area and Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Shivamogga in the Malnad region in the central parts of the state. Multiple rescue efforts are in place for those affected by the flooding. Here are some links to Karnataka flood relief initiatives and addresses where people can donate funds and supplies and help those affected: The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has asked for funds to tide over the crisis.  To contribute, people can transfer funds to:  Chief Minister Relief Fund Natural Calamity Account No.: 37887098605 IFSC code: SBIN0040277 Bank: State Bank of India, Vidhana Soudha Branch MICR Code: 560006043 Request all citizens to lend a helping hand to the people in distress due to floods in the State by contributing generously to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund - Natural Calamity #CMRF #KarnatakaFloods #NorthKarnatakaFloods pic.twitter.com/KtMSfBaf2y — CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) August 8, 2019 Relief materials required 1. Mysuru City Corporation has set up a collection centre at the town hall for handing over flood relief materials. For more information, contact 0821-2440890. 2. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has also shared the details of a collection centre that his office is helping coordinate. Relief materials required include clothes, warmers, bedsheets, rice and pulses, wheat flour, dry food, etc. This collection drive has eight drop-off points in Bengaluru. Details below: Dear Friends, North Karnataka is reeling under floods. People are in need of help. Our office is helping coordinate relief materials in Bangalore South. Please find the contact numbers and get in touch to do your bit. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/5pdpusIEEy — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) August 8, 2019 3. Personalities from the Kannada film industry have also come forward to do their bit. Actor Rakshit Shetty's Paramvah Studios is also aiding the relief efforts and has set up a collection centre in Nagadevanahalli in Bengaluru. Contributions will be collected up until Saturday, August 10. Food, medicines, clothing and other essentials are being collected. For further details, those looking to contribute or volunteer can contact 8105838385 or 9035644647. We at @ParamvahStudios are arranging the collection and supply of relief materials to flood affected places in Karnataka. Kindly join our cause by making your contribution | Details are in the post. #KarnatakaFloods pic.twitter.com/5XZoCg7yJP — Rakshit Shetty (@rakshitshetty) August 8, 2019 4. Taking to social media, actor Shwetha R Prasad announced a collection point for flood relief materials that will be set up on Saturday and Sunday at Munivenkatappa Auditorium in Bengaluru's Rajarajeshwari Nagar. Those willing to volunteer have been asked to reach the venue by 10 in the morning.  Address 1: RR Nagar Munivenkatappa Ground, Ideal Homes Address 2: Padmanabhanagar, #92, 22nd Main, 12th A Cross, Raghavendra Layout, Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore 560070 Timings: Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7pm List of materials required: Sweaters, blankets, raincoats, umbrellas, waterproof shoes/slippers Food: Rice, dal, pulses, milk powder, good life milk, baby food, sugar and salt, puffed rice Medicines: Paracetamol, mosquito repellant, sanitary napkins and diapers, Dettol Other supplies: Soaps, shampoos, toothpaste/brush, batteries, matchbox, torchlight Contact: Suhas at 9481645189  5. Let’s Do It Mysore, a citizen's group in Mysuru, has dispatched one round of flood relief materials and is inviting more donations of clothes, blankets, towels, bedsheets, torches, candles etc.  Relief materials can be sent to — Let's do it! Mysuru, C/o Safe Wheels, CH 16, 4th Main, 5th Cross, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru - 570015. For bank transfers:  Account name: Lets Do It Mysore Account number: 4250000100084473 Bank: Punjab National Bank, Saraswatipuram IFSC code: PUNB0425000 Donations are exempt under Section 80G of the IT Act.  6. Karnataka Red Cross has set up a collection point in Bengaluru, and are also accepting bank transfers. Donation accepted include life jackets, mosquito sets, clothes, umbrellas, raincoats, towels, torches and tarpaulin sheets.  Bengaluru collection point:  No 26, Red Cross Bhavan, 1st Floor, Race Course Road.  Contact information: Phone: 080-22264205, 223552127 Email: ircskar@gmail.com Mr. Dilip, Media In-Charge: 9538330511 Bank details:  Account Name: Indian Red Cross Society Relief Account Bank Name: Vijaya Bank, Gandhinagar Branch A/c no.: 181500301000273 IFSC code: VIJB0001815 Donations are exempt under Section 80G of the IT Act.  Indian Red Cross Society, @ircskarnataka is appealing to the public, NGOs, donors and philanthropists for the noble cause of helping these victims by their generous assistance.#KarnatakaFloods #BelagaviRains #donation #RedCross pic.twitter.com/D6n6QBtuWH — Karnataka Red Cross (@ircskarnataka) August 8, 2019 7. Way for Life NGO has set up 19 collection centres across Bengaluru for flood relief. Individual areas and contact details are below:  8. Durga Prasad, an individual, has started a campaign on Ketto with an aim to crowdfund Rs 10 lakh in order to buy food supplies, tents, plastic sheets (for temporary shelter) and medicines. Find the link here.  9. A group of people from North Karnataka has started an initiative on Milaap to help the victims of the floods in the area. The funds will be used to provide basic supplies to flood victims in Belagavi, Bagalkot, Raichur, Hubli, Dharwad and Yadgir districts. In addition to the relief works, the funds will be used for rehabilitation efforts. Find the campaign here.  Read: What happens to us after the flood recedes, ask north and coastal Karnataka residents How 150 fisher folk in Uttara Kannada rescued stranded residents in flooded homes Karnataka floods 2019: Update on the flood-affected districts

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Karnataka 2019 floods live updates: 1,24,291 persons evacuated, 272 camps set up

Karnataka floods 2019

Some of the affected districts include Bagalkot, Vijayapura (Bijapur), Yadigir and Udupi.

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Major flooding in North Karnataka continued into Friday as heavy rains pounded parts of the state. Visuals show submerged roads, uprooted poles and locals struggling under the deluge that has hit multiple districts.   According to reports, at least nine have been killed in the flood-ravaged districts, and 44,000 rescued in Belagavi, Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that he would discuss the release of water from the Koyna reservoir with the Maharashtra CM. The Karnataka CM has visited flood-affected taluks of Belagavi, Hukkeri, Chikkodi and Nippani, and also called upon people to contribute to the CM's relief fund. On Thursday, the Dakshina Kannada district administration declared a holiday on Friday for schools and colleges in the district. Holidays has also been declared in Udupi, Shivamogga and Kodagu districts and Malnad region of Karnataka due to intense flooding.   Train services have stalled in parts of coastal and north Karnataka as tracks are submerged underwater.   

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Karnataka floods 2019: Update on the flood-affected districts

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Some of the affected districts include Kodagu, Belagavi, Dakshina Kannada and Raichur.

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Several north, central and coastal districts of Karnataka continued to see heavy rainfall and flooding on Friday. At least nine people have been killed as a result of the deluge and 50 cattle have perished in the flood waters, officials said.  About 1,24,291 people have been evacuated by joint teams comprising of Fire and Emergency, SDRF, NDRF and the army, and 272 relief camps have been set up across affected districts. Nodal officers are also camping in vulnerable villages. Relief and rescue operations were underway throughout the affected districts, and Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa visited the area on Thursday to take stock of the situation.  Some of the affected districts include Bagalkot, Vijayapura (Bijapur), Yadigir and Udupi. Here is an update on the flood affected districts: Kodagu District: In Kodagu, villages along the Cauvery have witnessed major flooding. Electricity and phone connectivity is down. Two NDRF teams have been deployed, and rescue and evacuation is underway. Assistance from fire and emergency, police, army and home guards is also being provided.   Shivamogga District: At least on person has died in Shivamogga. An NDRF team has been deployed to the district, and rescue efforts are underway with the involvement of Civil Defense, fire and emergency and police officials. Belagavi District: Belagavi is said to be the worst hit district in the state. Six people were killed in rain related incidents, and 40,180 people have been evacuated. Crop loss in Belagavi was reported in 1,36,529 hectares of land. The district is likely to receive continued moderate rainfall over the next four days and nine NDRF teams have been airlifted to the district. 1,410 km of roads and 211 bridges have been damaged. The Air Force has rescued as many as 25 people from the district, some from treetops.  Dakshina Kannada District: District Collector Sasikanth Senthil S told TNM that the situation was currently under control but rivers are in spate. “There is no major flooding. We are expecting flooding in the evening in parts of Bantwal and Uppinangadi. So far 80 people have been evacuated. We are taking mitigation measures as required. We are prepared for any eventuality. There are no casualties,” he said.  Uttara Kannada District: Two rain-related deaths have occurred in the district and one NDRF team has been deployed.  Malnad region (Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu districts): Heavy rain has pounded the region since Monday as villages witnessed major flooding and there is overflowing in lakes, tributaries and rivers. The area is expected to receive heavy rain over the next two days.  Raichur District: An Indian Air Force chopper has been deployed to Raichur. Reports say that helicopters are being brought in to rescue families stranded on an island in the Krishna river. Mysuru District: With heavy rainfall in  the Cauvery basin, parts of Mysuru district has been flooded. “I am myself in HD Kote doing rounds along with the SP in HD Kote. There are two-three major developments. Lakshman Tirtha river which originates from Virajpet in Kodagu, that is seeing a historical flood. After 80 years, this is the greatest water flow.This is affecting one portion of Hunsur taluk. Since Waynad is flooded we are getting heavy inflows from Kabini as well and it is not abetting. There are two small reservoirs which collect water from the forest areas, they are also full which is unprecedented..”  Mysuru DC Abhiram G Sankar told TNM.   200 plus people have been evacuated from low lying areas, It is a continuous process, There is one casualty where a mud house collapse on the fringes of Nagarhole. There are no dire emergency, we have teams of SDRF if required.   With IANS inputs

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