Flood threat for 56 towns in Dharwad, Karnataka, administration withdraws

Dharwad, May 28 (IANS). Beni Lake Bridge appears as the biggest problem in the rainy season in the Dharwad district Karnataka. The situation is so severe that 56 towns are threatened by floods during heavy rains. The government has already approved Rs 200 Crore to relieve 56 towns under Nawalgund Taluka, Hubli and Dharwad Taluka in the Dharwad district. The purpose of this award was to increase the depth of the drains so that the flood situation could be stopped. However, there was no significant improvement in the situation due to rain and water from the border districts of oats, Gadag and Belagavi. At present, 145 km of work from this 180 km long drain has been identified. It will be started as soon as it rains less. This will improve the drainage situation in 56 towns. Dharwad district in minister Santosh Lad and local Mla NH Konradi with officials visited Beni Village. Minister Santosh Lad informed that a team of a 5 -member firefighting team was formed, in light of the possibility of flooding, and that the boat was also provided to them. He said: “There are 56 small drains associated with Beni Lake. They are carefully monitored. Tupri Village is one of the most affected areas. An additional grant of Rs 160 crore has been sought. The state government as well as the central government called on assistance.” Local MLA NH Konradi said: “If the cleaning of drains will be complete, it’s not sure. But if there is heavy rain, these 56 towns can flood.” -Ians RSG/ABM/DSC shares this story -tags