Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has announced a release of Rs.500 crore immediately to take up repair and restoration of roads, bridges, power lines and other infrastructure works in the rain-affected districts. <br />''<br />''He was speaking to media in Udupi today after chairing a meeting to review rescue and relief works in flood-affected districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada. Mr. Bommai said that the situation would be reviewed again in August and necessary funds would be released for restoration.&nbsp; <br />''<br />''He informed that so far 32 people have lost their life, 5 people gone missing, 34 were injured in the rain-related incidents.&nbsp; Agricultural crops in 216 hectares in Dakshina Kannada district and 129 hectares in Udupi district have been destroyed. <br />''<br />''The Chief Minister said that 58 houses were totally damaged, 26 houses were heavily damaged and 1062 houses were partially damaged.&nbsp; He said about 2187kms of roads including PWD and Rural roads have been damaged in the rain-affected districts so far.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | July 13, 2022 8:39 PM
Karnataka CM announces Rs 500 cr for infrastructure restoration works in rain-hit districts