Heavy Rainfall Brings Kalaburagi District to a Standstill

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Heavy rainfall has pounded Kalaburagi district in India, prompting the Department of School Education to declare a holiday for all schools in the district as a precautionary measure. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the area, and local authorities are working to mitigate the impact of the floods. Meanwhile, Minister Priyank Kharge has visited the affected areas to assess damage and provide reassurance to local residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • All schools in Kalaburagi district have been declared a holiday for Saturday and Sunday (September 27 and 28) due to heavy rainfall and an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department.
  • Minister Priyank Kharge has visited the rain- and flood-affected areas to assess damage and hear grievances from locals.
  • The Minister has assured that the government is conducting a survey to assess losses and will provide compensation accordingly to farmers whose crops have been damaged.
  • 36 villages in Kalaburagi are severely affected by the floods, and the District Administration, along with volunteers, is working tirelessly to protect both people and their livestock during this challenging time.
  • Thirty-six relief centres have been set up, providing shelter and freshly cooked meals to over 1,500 people.
  • The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been deployed to move people to higher ground, and public safety is the state government's top priority.
  • The BHIMA River has overflowed, causing floods, and care centres have been opened for those whose homes, property, and belongings are affected.

Statistics:

  • 36 villages in Kalaburagi are affected by the floods.
  • 1,500 people are being provided shelter and freshly cooked meals at 36 relief centres.
  • The District Administration, along with volunteers, is working to protect both people and their livestock during this challenging time.
  • The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is deployed to move people to higher ground.

Sources:

  • Information and Public Relations Department, Kalaburagi.
  • PRO of the RDPR department.
  • PTI inputs.
  • Hindustan Times.
  • Deputy Director (Administration) of the Department of School Education, Kalaburagi.