Torrential rains continued to wreak havoc in North Karnataka with 35 more deaths being reported from the region since Thursday night, pushing up the rain-related toll in the state to 86.<br/><br/>Eight people were killed in Raichur, six in Bagalkote, five in Bellary, four each in Bijapur, Gulbarga and Gadag and two each in Koppal and Bidar. More than 20,000 houses have collapsed, many areas inundated and road services affected in some parts.<br/><br/>Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa held an emergency meeting with senior Defence officials and state ministers to take stock of the situation. According to officials, Helicopters are being pressed into the service for rescue operations.<br/><br/>