Kodagu-Mangaluru road blocked due to landslides

Team Udayavani, Aug 17, 2018, 3:28 PM IST

Bengaluru: Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy announced a grant-in-aid of Rs 200 crore for relief work in areas affected floods and landslides in the state.

This morning, the Kodagu-Mangalore highway was blocked due to multiple landslides. Locals near Makanur area were stuck in their houses as the landslide-hit area blocked all roads. 

In Madikeri, too, a similar situation was witnessed as heavy rains and landslides hampered rescue operations. 

Road clearing operations are underway. However, incessant rains continue to hamper rescue operations. 

A press release from the Chief Minister Office said 29 relief camps have been set up and 1,755 people provided shelter.

Kodagu has been badly affected by flood and mudslides and many people were stranded in various places. The help of the Army has been sought to rescue the people, the Chief Minister said.

CM Kumaraswamy said Rs 237.55 crore was available with all district commissioners and there was no dearth of funds to take up relief measures.