Bantwal flooded; DC visits flood-hit areas
Team Udayavani, Aug 15, 2018, 10:18 AM IST
- Netravathi flowing above danger mark
- 24×7 control rooms at 9 taluk headquarters
Bantwal: The incessant rain since a few days has led to a spate in Netravathi with the river flowing well above the danger mark, at 9.3 meters. As all the gates of the Shambhoor dam have been opened to release water, several areas have submerged. All the gates of the Tumbay vented dam too have been opened after maintaining the water level at 5 meters.
Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil visited the flood affected areas of Bantwal taluk and reassured the people that the district administration would lend a helping hand and make alternate arrangements for the affected people on Tuesday, August 14th.
DC instructed officials to open a Ganji Kendra at the Sharada School at Panemangaluru for the flood hit people. He noted that people living in low lying areas at Panemangaluru, Aladka, Nandavara, Sajipamunnur and other places are hit hard and directed officials to initiate precautionary measures.
MLA visits
Bantwal MLA Ulipadiguttu Rajesh Naik visited several areas in Bantwal which have been inundated and took stock of the situation. He also interacted with the locals and assured all possible assistance to the affected people.
The district administration has opened 24×7 control rooms at 9 taluk headquarters on Tuesday August 14th. The public can contact the control rooms for any assistance through the following numbers:
Mangaluru: 0824-2220587 or 2220596
Bantwal: 08255-232120 or 232500
Puttur: 08251-230349 or 232799
Belthangady: 08256-232047 or 233123
Sullia: 08257-230330 or 231231
Moodbidri: 08258-238100 or 239900
Kadaba: 08251-260435
Mulky: 0824-2294496
Mangaluru City Corporation: 0824-2220306.
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