Locals dance to DJ music on waterlogged National Highway

Team Udayavani, Aug 9, 2019, 10:14 AM IST

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Belagavi: As Karnataka is witnessing unprecedented flood havoc locals here danced on DJ music on waterlogged National Highway in Yamagarni village in Karnataka’s Belagavi.

Reportedly, the locals gathered at the National Highway and made the most of the situation. Where flood-like situation creates panic among the affected residents, locals here didn’t seem to bother much. While many danced to the tunes of loud music played at the spot, others opted to stand and watch people have fun.

Meanwhile, Indian Navy diving teams were deployed in Belagavi district as a part of the ongoing flood relief operations.

The worst-hit was Belagavi district, where six persons have lost their lives, while 40,180 people have been evacuated.

As per Indian Meteorological Department’s prediction flood situation is expected to worsen for the next 48 hours all across the state of Karnataka with over seven districts being issued Red Alert warnings.