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4 killed in Karnataka due to Cyclone Tauktae

03:05 PM May 16, 2021 | Team Udayavani |

Bengaluru: Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) on Sunday said that four people have lost their lives and 73 villages in six districts have been affected due to Cyclone Tauktae so far.

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Out of these six districts, three are coastal and three belong to the hilly region of the state in Western Ghats

“We are closely monitoring the cyclone situation in coastal areas. I am in contact with district in-charge ministers and DCs of the affected districts to ensure rescue and relief operations,” said Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa.

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall was observed over six districts, three coastal districts and three Malnad districts.

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