Even as reduced intensity of rain in the region accelerated relief and rescue operations in the districts of north Karnataka, the overall flood situation continues to be still grim.
Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa says losses are over ₹6000 crore in Karnataka as per initial estimates. The State Government Employees Association has decided to donate ₹150 crore for relief work.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 10 met officers in Belagavi to review flood -relief work. She will leave for Bagalkot later for an aerial survey.
Former chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy also reached Belagavi to visit flood-hit areas.
Rescue and relief operations by the NDRF, SDRF, Army, Navy, and Fire and Emergency Services, along with volunteers, have continued in the districts, resulting in rescue and evacuation of close to 1,500 people affected by the increased water level.