HUBBALLI, Aug 13: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Monday said the government has put on alert district administrations to manage flood-like situations as more rain is expected in the coming days in several parts of the state.
Gowda said, “Heavy rainfall is likely along the Karnataka-Maharashtra border. Deputy commissioners have been instructed to take precautionary measures to prevent flood situations, adding that districts bordering Maharashtra are “vulnerable” as heavy rainfall is expected on August 17-19.
All districts are reporting good monsoon activity. Moreover, the monsoon is expected to intensify again from August 16. This year, the rainfall is expected to be above average, and we anticipate a good agricultural season,” he said.
Karnataka has received 699 mm rainfall, which is 26% higher than normal, Gowda said. “Notably, no district has received less rainfall than normal this year,” he added.
