India says ‘don’t worry we are with you’! 3500 people rescued in flood affected Kodagu district

NewsBharati    20-Aug-2018
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Bangalore, August 20: Calamities cannot hurdle the paths of our real heroes this was proved by a joint operation launched by Dogra regiment of Indian Army and Karnataka Civil Defence volunteers to rescue people stranded in Somwarpet in Kodagu on Sunday in which, more than 3,500 people have been rescued in flood and landslide affected Kodagu district.


 

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday had a conversation with the Governor and the Chief Minister of Karnataka and inquired about the situation following floods in Kodagu and other areas. Also, he expressed confidence that the Union and state governments were working together in rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas of Karnataka. He commended the efforts and responsiveness of disaster agencies and public officials at the state and Central level.

 
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to CM Kumaraswamy and expressed all possible support in the rescue and relief operations. He also prayed for the safety and well-being of those in the flood-affected areas.

 

Revenue Minister RV Deshpande and Urban Development and Housing minister UT Khader visited Jodupala where the massive landslide has caused extensive damage to property. They visited the relief camps and interacted with the people affected by flood and landslide.

Revenue minister has assured them of providing assistance for rebuilding their houses. He has informed that an amount of 100 crore rupees for Kodagu and 50 crore rupees for Dakshina Kannada districts have been released for rescue and relief measures.

Union Minister Sadanand Gowda visited Sampaje, a border village between Kogadu and Dakshin Kannada. He informed that Jodupala has seen maximum damage due to rains where almost 200 houses have been damaged. The minister later met displaced people in three relief camps in Sampaje.
 
Like always, RSS Swayamsevaks firmly stood for helping the flood-affected people.