Bantwal flooded; DC visits flood-hit areas

• 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 14^th.

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 14^th. 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.