If there is heavy rain ... 56 towns in Karnataka are in danger of flood

Last updated: May 29, 2025, 00:01 IST Karnataka flood: 56 towns are in danger of Beni Lake Bridge in the Dharwad district. The government approved 200 crore calls but did not improve. Minister Santosh Lad formed a 5 -member firefighting party. Flooding threat for 56 towns in the highlights Dharwad district. The government approved 200 crores. A 5 -member firefighting party was formed. Dharwad Beni Lake Bridge emerges 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 5 -member firefighters was formed in light of the possibility of flood and 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.” About the author Rakesh Ranjan Kumar Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has over ten years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining News18, he worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently he … Read more Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has more than ten years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining News18, he worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently he reads more about India Pakistan’s latest news on News18 India Location: Dharwad, Karnataka Haumenation if heavy rains occur … 56 towns in Karnataka are in danger of flood