Karnataka CM takes stock of damage caused by heavy rain, 24 deaths reported

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday reviewed the damage caused by incessant rains in various parts of the state.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday chaired a meeting at his home office to review the damage caused by incessant rains in various parts of the state. According to sources, the preliminary report estimated 24 deaths and crop damage at over 5 hectares of land.

As many as 658 houses were completely damaged while 8,495 homes were partially damaged. At least 191 livestock were reported dead. Apart from this, several roads, bridges, schools and public health centres were left damaged.