A complete of 133 individuals died in Karnataka because of rains this yr, mentioned Karnataka Income Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in meeting on Friday. He additionally mentioned that ₹5 lakh compensation has been paid to the every household of the deceased by the state authorities.
Krishna Byre Gowda (HT Archives)
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Talking within the meeting, Gowda mentioned, “The state has received 20 per cent above-normal rainfall this year, but it was uneven, with some areas receiving less rain. A total of 133 people have lost their lives due to rains and related incidents in the state this year, and ₹5 lakh compensation has been paid to the families of the deceased, totalling ₹6.64 crore.”
The minister additionally famous that the rains have additionally precipitated important crop, and property injury within the state. “Kharif crops had been broken throughout almost 1.6 lakh hectares, with ₹94.94 crore in compensation paid. In the meantime, Rabi crops on over 1.45 lakh hectares additionally suffered injury, and compensation of ₹112.17 crore is being processed. A complete compensation for rain-related damages this yr quantities to ₹297 crore, with ₹80.47 crore allotted for repairing public infrastructure,” he advised in meeting.
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In the meantime, the minister additionally famous a specific amount has additionally been allotted to Bengaluru to repair the infrastructure vows that the town face in the course of the rains. He additionally mentioned thar ₹3,000 crore might be sourced from World Financial institution from Bengaluru flood mitigation.
“In Bengaluru, 856 kilometres of primary and secondary stormwater drains, along with 200 kilometres of tertiary drains, have been identified for flood mitigation. Of these, 750 kilometres have been re modelled, while 350 kilometres remain pending. The government plans to complete the remaining 350 kilometres within a year at an estimated cost of ₹2,000 crore. Additionally, ₹1,000 crore has been allocated to the BWSSB for building underground drainage systems to prevent sewage from mixing with rainwater,” he rounded off.
(With company inputs)