As of now, the water levels have started receding
Pralhad Joshi visits Dharwad in Karnataka. Pic/ANI
Dharwad: Union Minister and MP from the constituency Pralhad Joshi visited the flood-affected district, earlier today. #KarnatakaFloods pic.twitter.com/ffQAhGRVIk
— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2019
As per an official data, "Since August 1, 42 people have lost their lives while 5, 81,897 persons have been evacuated from 2,694 flood-hit villages of the state."
As of now, the water levels have started receding and according to the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), surface communication is likely to be restored in North Karnataka. "Rains have stopped in North Karnataka and water levels have started receding. The situation is under control and de-requisitioning of Army is likely to commence today. With most areas being accessible by road, helicopters are also likely to be de-requisitioned," said IDS.
(with inputs from ANI)
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